5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas, staying in-state
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Key Points:
- Five-star cornerback John Meredith III, ESPN's top cornerback in the 2027 class and No. 2 overall recruit in SC Next 300, committed to Texas over Texas A&M after official visits with both programs.
- Meredith is the second five-star commit for Texas in the 2027 cycle, joining wide receiver Easton Royal, and is the highest-ranked of eight top-300 recruits in coach Steve Sarkisian's latest class.
- The Longhorns have also added other top defenders recently, including outside linebacker Jabarrius Garror and defensive lineman Kasi Currie, boosting their defensive recruiting profile.
- Meredith attracted interest from major programs like Alabama, Miami, Notre Dame, and Penn State, but ultimately chose Texas following visits and recruitment efforts led by cornerbacks coach Mark Orphey and defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.
- Meredith's senior season status is uncertain due to an ineligibility ruling by a district athletic committee related to his transfer from Euless Trinity to North Crowley, but he plans to appeal the decision.
