Five-star cornerback John Meredith III commits to Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Five-star cornerback John Meredith III has officially committed to the Texas Longhorns, choosing Texas over Texas A&M and Alabama. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound recruit from Fort Worth made his decision on June 19, following several visits to College Station since June 2024 and an official visit to Texas on June 5. Meredith is ranked as the No. 2 overall player and the top cornerback in the 247Sports composite rankings. Despite his commitment to Texas, Texas A&M is expected to continue pursuing him until signing day.
- •John Meredith III commits to the Texas Longhorns
- •Ranked No. 2 player and No. 1 cornerback
- •Chose Texas over Texas A&M and Alabama
- •Was prioritized by Texas A&M since June 2024
- •A&M still has the top recruiting class in the country
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Five-star cornerback commits to in-state rival over Texas A&M
"The Texas A&M Aggies were unable to land five-star cornerback John Meredith III, who has committed to the Texas Longhorns.
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