Texas five-star CB commit John Meredith III reclassifies to 2026, will enroll this fall
Five-star cornerback John Meredith III is accelerating his move to the University of Texas by reclassifying to the 2026 class.
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John Meredith III, a five-star cornerback commit, has reclassified to the 2026 class. He is expected to enroll at the University of Texas this fall, arriving ahead of the 2026 season.
Coverage from On3, 247Sports, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and CBS Sports emphasizes Meredith's status as a top-tier recruit. 247Sports specifically identifies him as the nation's No. 1 cornerback. Attention now turns to his early enrollment this fall and his integration into the Longhorns program prior to the start of the 2026 season.
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Quick answers
Who is John Meredith III?
He is a five-star cornerback commit and the nation's No. 1 CB according to 247Sports.
When will Meredith enroll at Texas?
He will enroll this fall after reclassifying to the 2026 class.
Which college program is he joining?
He is joining the Texas Longhorns.
Coverage (5)
- 5-star CB commit John Meredith reclassifies to the 2026 class, will enroll early On3 · 9h ago
- John Meredith expected to reclassify: Nation's No. 1 CB to enroll at Texas ahead of 2026 season 247Sports · 9h ago
- 5-star Texas commit John Meredith III reclassifies to join Longhorns ahead of 2026 season Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- 5-star CB Meredith to reclassify, enroll at Texas in fall ESPN · 9h ago
- Texas five-star CB commit John Meredith III reclassifies to 2026, will enroll this fall CBS Sports · 9h ago
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