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Texas hosts top recruits during initial June visit weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Texas hosts top recruits during initial June visit weekend

Summary

Texas Longhorns concluded their first official visit weekend, featuring multiple blue-chip prospects. Notable attendees included Jalen Brewster, the nation’s top recruit, and five-star cornerback John Meredith, who recently visited Texas A&M. Both Brewster and Meredith are highly pursued by other programs, creating a competitive recruitment. Marcus Fakatou, a five-star defensive lineman, along with four-star linebacker Jhadyn Nelson, also attended the weekend events. Texas aims to strengthen its recruiting classes through these visits as it continues to compete with rival schools.

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By the Numbers

•Jalen Brewster, top recruit, visited Texas after committing to Texas Tech.
•Five-star cornerback John Meredith is increasingly favoring Texas over rivals.
•Marcus Fakatou attended along with four-star linebacker Jhadyn Nelson.
•Recruitment competition remains high from schools like Georgia and Notre Dame.
•Texas hopes to gain commitments from key prospects following visits.

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10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Texas hosts multiple blue chip targets during 1st official visit weekend

What they're saying

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Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns wrapped up their first weekend of hosting official visitors today, as they kicked off official season to open up the month of June. The weekend started with a bang, when Mike Roach of 247Sports reported that the nation’s number one recruit and top defensive linemen prospect in Texas Tech […]
— Yahoo Sports

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