John Meredith III, the No. 4 overall 2027 prospect, drawing national attention and connecting with the Longhorns

One of the fastest-rising names in the 2027 recruiting class is cornerback John Meredith III out of Euless (Texas) Trinity. At 6-foot-2.5 and 175 pounds and ranked as On3's No. 1 player in Texas and No. 4 overall prospect,, Meredith is a long, physical defender with elite speed and natural instincts.