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