Five-star Texas CB John Meredith III reclassifies to 2026 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
John Meredith III, a five-star cornerback commit to the Texas Longhorns, has decided to reclassify from the 2027 to the 2026 class. This decision follows his being ruled ineligible for his senior season due to a transfer deemed athletically motivated. Rather than sitting out, Meredith chose to start his college career early with Texas after committing to the program in June. Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised Meredith’s skills, highlighting his potential to contribute to the team’s defensive backfield.
- •John Meredith III transfers to Texas after ruling him ineligible for senior season.
- •Meredith was a top prospect ranked No. 4 in the Class of 2027.
- •He committed to Texas over Texas A&M and other programs in June.
- •Head coach Steve Sarkisian highlighted Meredith's impressive athleticism.
- •Meredith seeks opportunities for early development with the Longhorns.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Five-star Texas CB commit makes surprising reclassification decision ahead of 2026
"One of the top recruits in the country is taking an unexpected route to college football.
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