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Texas Locks 5-Star CB John Meredith; Committee Declares Ineligible

6/20/2026

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Summary

Longhorns Sign Meredith

Texas Longhorns secured five-star cornerback John Meredith III on June 19, 2026, after his June 5 official visit.
An executive committee voted 5-2 at an 11-6 meeting to rule Meredith ineligible for his senior season after his January transfer to North Crowley High School.
Ranked No. 4 overall and No. 2 nationally, he lifted Texas’ 2027 recruiting class ceiling and may appeal to the UIL, though 2026 play is unlikely.

Summary

Meredith Sets Record

John Meredith III recorded a 43-foot-5-inch personal best in the triple jump for North Crowley’s track team.
He ran the 200-meter dash in 21.74 seconds, showing elite speed that complements his football skills.
Coaches cite his track background for advanced cover-corner ability and recovery speed, projecting him as a potential CB1 for a College Football Playoff contender.

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Historical Context

After the 1992 NCAA v. Board of Regents decision curbed the association’s control over TV rights, the NCAA kept revising athlete rules, exemplified by the 2025 policy restricting women’s sports to those assigned female at birth and the 2021 Alston antitrust ruling. John Meredith III’s 2026 eligibility fight now forces the University of Texas to seek an exemption, echoing those historic rule changes.

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Longhorns Sign Meredith

Texas Longhorns secured five-star cornerback John Meredith III on June 19, 2026, after his June 5 official visit.
An executive committee voted 5-2 at an 11-6 meeting to rule Meredith ineligible for his senior season after his January transfer to North Crowley High School.
Ranked No. 4 overall and No. 2 nationally, he lifted Texas’ 2027 recruiting class ceiling and may appeal to the UIL, though 2026 play is unlikely.

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