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John Meredith III Commits to Texas Longhorns, Elevating 2027 Recruiting Class

The top‑ranked Dallas‑area cornerback in the Class of 2027 announced his pledge to the University of Texas on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show, joining receiver Easton Royal as the second five‑star pledge for the Longhorns. The commitment comes amid uncertainty over his eligibility after a transfer ruling.

Jun 20, 2026

Top Cornerback John Meredith III Commits to Texas, Shaking Up 2027 Recruiting Class

John Meredith III, the nation's top-ranked cornerback for 2027, announced his verbal commitment to the University of Texas, edging out Texas A&M and Alabama. The pledge adds a marquee name to a Texas class that already boasts sixteen pledges and climbs to No. 13 nationally, marking the second five-star recruit to choose the Longhorns. However, his eligibility for the upcoming season is in limbo due to a transfer ruling, leaving the player with the option to appeal or explore a move to another institution.

Jun 19, 2026

Top Cornerback Recruit John Meredith III Faces UIL Eligibility Battle

Five‑star cornerback John Meredith III has been ruled ineligible by the University Interscholastic League after a transfer flagged for athletic purposes. He plans to appeal, while his recruitment continues to attract interest from Texas A&M, Texas, Ohio State and other elite programs.

Jun 13, 2026

Texas High School Basketball May Adopt Shot Clock by 2028

The University Interscholastic League is poised to introduce a shot clock for elite high school basketball, with a tentative rollout targeting the 2028‑29 season and a focus on the state’s largest classifications.

Jun 11, 2026