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John Meredith III reclassifies to join Texas Longhorns football team early

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

John Meredith III reclassifies to join Texas Longhorns football team early

Summary

John Meredith III has announced his decision to reclassify from the class of 2027 to 2026, enabling him to join the Texas Longhorns. This decision follows an eligibility battle after his transfer from Euless Trinity to North Crowley, where he was previously ruled ineligible by the UIL. According to Texas law, Meredith met the graduation requirements to play college football, making this transition possible. He is expected to enhance the Longhorns' roster, aiming for a strong season under head coach Steve Sarkisian.

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By the Numbers

•Meredith transfers from Euless Trinity to North Crowley.
•He was ruled ineligible by UIL prior to reclassification.
•Meredith meets Texas high school graduation requirements.
•The Longhorns aim for a strong performance in the upcoming season.
•He is expected to contribute alongside top recruits like Arch Manning.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Meredith, who lost his appeal from the UIL to play for North Crowley, announced on Thursday, July 23, that he would be reclassifying to the 2026 class.
— Yahoo Sports

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John Meredith III reclassified from the class of 2027 to 2026, joining the Texas Longhorns following an eligibility battle with the UIL.
— Yahoo Sports