Texas added another major piece to its 2027 class on the defensive side, landing four-star cornerback Montre Jackson and continuing to load up on talent in the secondary.
Jackson chose the Longhorns over SMU, Ole Miss and Oklahoma, giving Texas a win for one of the better defensive backs in the state. He’s listed at 6-1, 185 pounds and checks in as a top-175 national prospect, the No. 22 cornerback in the country and the No. 27 player in Texas.
He announced the decision with a message that read, “To that young kid with dreams, it’s possible,” Jackson wrote.
For Texas, the fit goes beyond the rankings. Jackson brings the kind of profile that plays in the SEC: size, confidence and enough versatility to handle different coverage demands. He can challenge receivers at the line, work in press and still hold up when the defense asks him to operate in zone.
That gives the Longhorns a second big cornerback name in the class alongside five-star John Meredith. The two offer different looks, but the same kind of upside, with Meredith bringing the star power and Jackson adding length and a physical edge.
Texas’ 2027 class is also climbing nationally. The Longhorns now sit at No. 5 in the country and No. 3 in the SEC with 20 commitments. That group includes two five-stars and 12 four-stars, a clear sign that Steve Sarkisian’s staff is targeting premium players rather than simply stacking numbers.
The cornerback board may not be finished, either. Joshua Dobson is still a name to watch, though Texas A&M and South Carolina are involved.
Rasheem Floyd is also in the mix, with Florida and Missouri pursuing him. Jacob Whitehead stands out as another possibility, with Texas trending well against Miami.
Jackson’s commitment gives Texas more momentum in a class already trending in the right direction. Add one more high-level corner, and this secondary group could become even more formidable.
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