Overview
- Five-star cornerback John Meredith III has pledged to the University of Texas and is universally rated the top cornerback in the 2027 class.
- Meredith is contesting a District 11‑6A ruling that ruled him ineligible for varsity play after his transfer and he has appealed that decision to the UIL.
- Texas coaches, led by defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and cornerbacks coach Mark Orphey, are credited with building the relationships and scheme pitch that won Meredith’s commitment.
- Meredith’s size and elite track marks, including sub-22 200m speed and strong jumping distance, project him as a near‑college‑ready prospect who could compete for early playing time.
- The pledge immediately improved Texas’s 2027 recruiting standing and added momentum to a busy official‑visit period that included other recent commits such as Brian Swanson, increasing competition with programs like Texas A&M and Alabama.