Meredith follows Ewers’ path

By the Editorial Team · Friday, July 24, 2026

Texas has secured the commitment of Brandon Meredith, the top-rated five-star cornerback from Dallas-Fort Worth, despite his recent high school eligibility challenges. His addition represents a major recruiting win as Texas aims to strengthen its roster in the SEC, with the coaching staff prioritizing his development before game-day participation.

Texas has secured the commitment of Brandon Meredith, a highly regarded five-star cornerback from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, following in the footsteps of former Southlake Carroll quarterback Quinn Ewers. The announcement was made during SEC media days, where Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed optimism about Meredith's future with the program.

Meredith, rated as the top recruit in the D-FW region and considered the No. 1 overall prospect nationwide by 247Sports for the Class of 2027, played both offense and defense at Euless Trinity High School. On offense, he rushed six times for 112 yards, while his defensive performance earned him MaxPreps All-American honors.

Despite his standout abilities, Meredith faced eligibility challenges this year. In June, the executive committee for District 11-6A ruled him ineligible by a 5-2 vote, citing that his transfer was motivated by athletic reasons. Meredith and his family appealed the decision to the University Interscholastic League (UIL) state executive committee, which narrowly upheld the initial ruling with a 3-2 vote.

Faced with the choice to either return to Trinity or transfer to another high school, Meredith instead opted to follow a path similar to Quinn Ewers, who bypassed his senior year of high school in 2021 to capitalize on name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities while playing at Ohio State.

Coach Sarkisian did not set a timeline for Meredith’s participation on the field, emphasizing a focus on development. “We’re going to coach him. We’re going to develop him,” Sarkisian said. “When he’s ready, I think he’ll be good enough to play. How long that takes to get him ready? That’s going to be the challenge ... I do know he’s got the right competitive spirit. I do know he’s got the skillset and the ability to be a good player for us. How long that takes, we’ll find out.”

The commitment of such a highly ranked player is seen as a significant boost for Texas football as the program continues to compete in the Southeastern Conference. Meredith’s progression and integration into the team will be closely watched in the coming months.

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