2027 TX DB John Meredith (Verbal Offer)

[brodybuck21]

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Buckiowa 13 Feb 2026, 6:27 pm
The On3 Texas site seems to think that OSU leads for #1 CB John Meredith:

One of the few prospects from in state that can play as a true freshman, Texas is in a solid spot here. Texas would like to be in a much better position though. Texas A&M led, then Ohio State took the baton. Get him back to Austin and get back in the race

I'm not sure how true that is, but it's interesting that they seem to think that.

KYBuck4858 13 Feb 2026, 8:33 pm
Not saying he’s completely wrong, but Meredith is widely thought to be an intense A&M vs Bama battle, with us on the outside. Texas isn’t even in it. The writer also earlier in the article mentioned DJ Jacobs and called him a Miami legacy incorrectly.

 

[Highstreet]

I just named John Meredith III as the No. 1 prospect in Texas. Buckeyes are really in this, but I personally get the feel after talking with him that Texas A&M and Texas are also well-positioned.

Texas and Texas A&M getting new DCs could be a factor.

He will be a high-profile NIL play.

Breakdown:

The Elite of the Elite: John Meredith III Crowned Texas' No. 1 Prospect

The top player in Texas for the Class of 2027 is North Crowley DB John Meredith III, a DCTX five-star who will remind you of New England Patriots star Christian Gonzalez.

www.texasfootball.com

 

[calibuck]

Well, the Texas teams at this level will always get a good/great DC. Not unlike the Buckeyes. And the Texas oil money is flowing as well. Texas crude #2 is what, 75-90 dollars a barrel, so there's plenty to spend on athlete beef. And unlike many donors, this oil money flows in each and every day. So appears to be an endless supply of NIL money. And might imagine that the Texas recruits might get offered plum work jobs for parents etc. Just an educated guess..;;

 

[pnuts34]

Well, the Texas teams at this level will always get a good/great DC. Not unlike the Buckeyes. And the Texas oil money is flowing as well. Texas crude #2 is what, 75-90 dollars a barrel, so there's plenty to spend on athlete beef. And unlike many donors, this oil money flows in each and every day. So appears to be an endless supply of NIL money. And might imagine that the Texas recruits might get offered plum work jobs for parents etc. Just an educated guess..;;

I wonder how much of that money keeps flowing if titles aren't won in Austin in the next few years

 

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Double Nickels 15 hours ago
Ohio State makes final 6 for top CB John Meredith along with Texas, Texas AM, ND, Bama and Miami
Prob a tough pull but Devin Sanchez seems to be working on this from what I read

 

[ScriptOhio]

Ohio State football team remains squarely in the race for generational CB

The Ohio State football team is squarely in the race for landing one of the best cornerback recruits in the last few years.

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Ohio State football team remains squarely in the race for generational CB​

The Ohio State football team is squarely in the race for landing one of the best cornerback recruits in the last few years.

Over the last few years, the Ohio State football program has produced some sensational players in the secondary. They have done a fantastic job of recruiting on the backend over multiple different secondary coaches. Now, Tim Walton is the man who is in charge of the corners.

Since Walton was hired last season, he has shown that he can recruit with the best of them. He was able to land the top corner in the country in Devin Sanchez for the 2025 class. Sanchez might find himself in a starting role heading into the 2026 season. He brought in two four-star corners in the 2026 class, too.
Now, Walton is trying to land the biggest recruit of his young Ohio State coaching career. John Meredith III is rated as the best cornerback in the 2027 class. He's also a top-five recruit overall. The Ohio State Buckeyes are still firmly in the running to land him.

Ohio State football team still in the running for elite cornerback recruit​

Meredith III narrowed his list down to six schools. Other than the Buckeyes, he is still considering Notre Dame, Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M, and Miami. Essentially, all of the top programs want him badly, and it makes sense when you see his size and speed on the field.

What makes Meredith III so intriguing is his size. He stands at 6'2 and 175 pounds, so he won't get bullied by bigger receivers. He also has the speed to stay with guys down the field. He is pretty much the perfect corner that Matt Patricia would want to have in his defensive system.

The Buckeyes will get Meredith III on campus in mid-June, and Ohio State is the last school he has scheduled a visit with so far. The Buckeyes will come after Alabama, Texas, and Texas A&M. It will be up to Ryan Day and the rest of his staff to close on him when he is on campus.

Ohio State has a strong start to the 2027 recruiting class. Landing Meredith III would make things even better.