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5-star CB John Meredith III commits to Texas

ESPN · Jun 19, 2026, 7:24 PM

Key takeaways

  • Meredith picked the Longhorns over in-state finalist Texas A&M following official visits with both programs in recent weeks.
  • The 6-foot-2, 180-pound defender from Fort Worth, Texas, is the No.
  • Five-star prospect John Meredith III announced his commitment to Texas.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Meredith picked the Longhorns over in-state finalist Texas A&M following official visits with both programs in recent weeks.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound defender from Fort Worth, Texas, is the No. 2 overall recruit in SC Next 300 and the highest ranked of eight top 300 prospects committed to Texas in coach Steve Sarkisian's latest recruiting class.

Five-star prospect John Meredith III announced his commitment to Texas. David Buono/Icon SportswireThe Longhorns, who also landed a pledge from in-state offensive tackle Brian Swanson (No. 76 overall) earlier this week, began Friday at No. 10 in ESPN's latest class rankings for the cycle.

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