Montre Jackson pledges to Texas over Ole Miss, SMU, Texas Tech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Montre Jackson, a four-star cornerback from Garland Lakeview Centennial, committed to the Texas Longhorns on June 27, 2026. His decision follows a strong recruiting push from Texas, which has aimed to enhance its top-ten recruiting class this summer. Jackson, who held nearly 40 offers, viewed Texas as a home-like environment and appreciated the program's consistency and coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. This commitment marks the 20th for Texas in the 2027 class, moving them closer to the fourth spot in national rankings, currently held by Oklahoma. More commitment announcements are expected in July as the Longhorns continue their recruitment efforts.
- •Jackson is ranked as the No. 223 player overall and No. 27 cornerback.
- •He chose Texas over Ole Miss, SMU, and Texas Tech.
- •Texas has ramped up its recruiting efforts, aiming for a top-five class.
- •The Longhorns have 20 commitments for the 2027 recruiting class.
- •Jackson praised Texas for its coaching staff and familiar environment.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star CB Montre Jackson commits to Texas over Ole Miss, Texas Tech, and SMU
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Texas continues to stockpile talent, adds commitment from 4-star CB Montre Jackson
"The Longhorns are one of the hottest teams on the recruiting trail this summer. Texas bolstered its top-10 recruiting class with another key piece on Saturday, as four-star cornerback Montre Jackson declared for the Longhorns on the Rivals YouTube Channel. Texas has been leading the way with the in-state target from Garland (Texas) Lakeview standout […]
"The Texas Longhorns have been on an absolute recruiting heater this week and it extended into the weekend as the Longhorns have positioned themselves to make another run at a top-five recruiting class and took another step towards that goal on Saturday with the commitment of Garland Lakeview Centennial cornerback Montre Jackson over the Ole […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:36 PMFour-star CB Montre Jackson commits to Texas over Ole Miss, Texas Tech, and SMU
The Texas Longhorns have been on an absolute recruiting heater this week and it extended into the weekend as the Longhorns have positioned themselves to make another run at a top-five recruiting class and took another step towards that goal on Saturday with the commitment of Garland Lakeview Centennial cornerback Montre Jackson over the Ole […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:34 PMTexas continues to stockpile talent, adds commitment from 4-star CB Montre Jackson
The Longhorns are one of the hottest teams on the recruiting trail this summer. Texas bolstered its top-10 recruiting class with another key piece on Saturday, as four-star cornerback Montre Jackson declared for the Longhorns on the Rivals YouTube Channel. Texas has been leading the way with the in-state target from Garland (Texas) Lakeview standout […]
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