Texas football news: Longhorns land 5-star cornerback John Meredith

Steve Sarkisian and Texas Football have been great on the College Football recruiting trail. Texas recently snagged JaBarrius Garror, a four-star edge over many SEC rivals.

Texas has landed 5-star cornerback John Meredith, as he committed on the Pat McAfee Show.

BREAKING NEWS: @JOHN_MEREDITH2 is committing to the University of Texas #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/9SR2Ac55mP

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 19, 2026

The corner from Fort Worth, Texas, is the second-ranked recruit in the nation, and the crown jewel of the recruiting class for Steve Sarkisian. He is also the third defensive player in the top 100 to commit to texas is this recruiting cycle.

Meredith was recently ruled ineligible for his senior season after transferring from North Crowley from Euless Trinity in January, according to Greg Riddle of the Dallas Morning News.

“North Crowley five-star cornerback John Meredith III, the No. 1 recruit in the Dallas area and one of the premier players in the country, has been ruled ineligible for varsity football for next season,” Riddle announced

He was deemed ineligible for transferring for athletic purposes. While he will likely not be playing in his senior year of high school football, he will focus on making an impact on the Longhorns in 2027. He is also expected to appeal the decision on his eligibility.

The commitment gives Texas two five-star players in the class, with top receiver in the nation Easton Royal also joining in the class of 2027. Overall, Texas has 11 blue-chip recruits, with two-five stars, and another four four-star recruits. They have 16 commitments overall, which gives them the seventh-best class in the 2027 cycle. They are also ranked fourth in the SEC, sitting behind Florida, rival Oklahoma, and best in the nation, Texas A&M.