John Meredith III, a standout five-star cornerback, has narrowed his college choices to six top-tier programs. After transferring to North Crowley High School from Trinity Euless, Meredith announced that Texas A&M made the cut, alongside Alabama, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Texas.
Earlier, Meredith had a broader list of 11 schools, but he's since trimmed it down, dropping Georgia, LSU, Oregon, SMU, Texas Tech, and USC, while adding Notre Dame to his current favorites.
Among these six, Meredith has lined up official visits to four. He'll kick off his campus tours at Alabama from May 29-30, followed by Texas from June 5-7. Texas A&M will host him the following weekend, and he'll wrap up his visits at Ohio State from June 19-21, just before the recruiting dead period begins on June 22.
Meredith is a hot commodity in the recruiting world, ranked as the No. 5 overall player in his class, the top cornerback nationwide, and the premier recruit in Texas, according to 247Sports. With over 40 offers, he’s a sought-after talent.
Texas A&M has been in Meredith's sights for a while, having extended an early offer. His familiarity with College Station is evident, as he's visited numerous times.
"I've been around there since my recruitment first started. I've always been comfortable going around there," Meredith shared at the Hero 7-on-7 event in Dallas.
"I never get tired of going down there at all."
Meredith holds A&M's head coach, Mike Elko, in high regard, appreciating the priority Elko placed on him early in his recruitment. He's also building relationships with new cornerbacks coach Bryant Gross-Armiento and defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill.
Adding Meredith would bolster A&M's already impressive defensive backs class, which includes Raylaun Henry, the No. 3-ranked corner, and top safeties JayQuan Snell and Kamarui Dorsey, along with three-star athlete Hakim Frampton.
According to 247Sports' Andrew Ivins, Meredith is an "advanced cover corner" ideal for today's game, thanks to his long limbs, quick reactions, and elite speed. Although not frequently tested in high school games, he’s proven his mettle in competitive settings, showcasing his ability to match routes with precision and maintain effective trail techniques.
While he could improve on some technical aspects, such as hip movement, his profile is impressive. Meredith projects as a potential CB1 for a College Football Playoff contender, capable of locking down one side of the field.