The move makes sense for Meredith, who was ruled inelgible for his senior year of high school due to controversial transfer restrictions. But now, his addition to the Texas defense is set to shake up what the secondary looks like under new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp next season. <\/p>\n
John Meredith III Will Have to Work His Way Up Depth Chart<\/p>\n
Considering that Meredith is just now joining the team and didn’t participate in spring practice, he will have to quickly get up to speed from both a scheme and conditioning perspective if he wants to carve out a consistent role next season. <\/p>\n
That said, Meredith was the No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class for a reason, and should have no trouble showing why.<\/p>\n
Here’s what we project the new cornerback depth chart to look like for Texas in a best-case scenario for Meredith:<\/p>\n
CB1 – Bo Mascoe<\/p>\n
CB2 – Kade Phillips<\/p>\n
STAR – Graceson Littleton<\/p>\n
CB3 – Kobe Black<\/p>\n
CB4 – Samari Matthews<\/p>\n
CB5 – John Meredith III<\/p>\n
STAR 2 – Wardell Mack <\/p>\n
CB6 – Warren Roberson<\/p>\n
It’s worth noting that this depth chart is the best-case scenario for Meredith and assumes he will impress the coaching staff in order to earn his way into the rotation by mid-season, but there’s also the likelihood of some freshman growing pains. After all, he’s supposed to be starting his senior year of high school, not playing significant snaps in the SEC. <\/p>\n
Despite the hype that surrounds him, fans shouldn’t expect for Meredith to come out of nowhere and be able to take the starting job at boundary corner from either Mascoe or Phillips. But once he’s gotten a year of experience under his belt, the 2027 season could feature Meredith as the team’s top overall cornerback. <\/p>\n
The non-conference slate will be big for Meredith. There’s no reason to think why he wouldn’t get playing time in the season opener against Texas State and then again two weeks later vs. UTSA, though Texas will have to handle busy early in order to allow Meredith and others a chance to see the field. <\/p>\n
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