Meredith Marks says she scheduled a facelift in the middle of her DJ tour and was performing again about 12 days after surgery.
"I was down for 48 hours, and after that I was pretty much fine," Marks, 54, told Page Six at the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards in New York City on Oct. 6th.
"I wasn't running around and going crazy or anything," she said of those early days.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star underwent the procedure in February with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Garo Kassabian, whom she praised as a "genius" during the interview.
In a September first-person account for Marie Claire, Marks said she began considering surgery after feeling that her face looked heavier than she wanted. She wanted a refreshed appearance that reflected how young and healthy she felt.

#city #days #awards

Top media leaders across print, digital and broadcast warned about AI's impacts on journalism at the inaugural Status Summit last week.
Why it matters: News publishers recognize that they need to embrace AI to survive the transition to an agentic web, but they refuse to broker deals with companies they feel are illegally scraping their content.
What they're saying: Speaking onstage to Status founder Oliver Darcy last Wednesday, New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien said large language model developers "as far as we see it ... have engaged in theft of intellectual property and creative expressive work on a scale that is unprecedented."
As it relates to the Times, they've "stolen our stuff," she said.
The Times, which has sued OpenAI and Microsoft in a landmark copyright lawsuit, has struck partnerships with AI firms, such as Amazon, when they believe terms are equitable.

#darcy #york

It's time for a another tailgate party in Oak Ridge.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, there will be wieners on the grill at the Wildcat Tailgate Pavilion, 100 Kentucky Ave., for Oak Ridge Wildcat fans and friends to enjoy until kickoff.
The Oak Ridge High School team plays nearby Lenoir City at Blankenship Field at 7 p.m.
"Thank you, Jim Normand with Joyce, Meredith, Flitcroft & Normand Law and ******* le Services for sponsoring this week's community tailgate," said organizer Chris Corwin, ORHS Class of '89. "Jim, a former member of the 1979 state championship team, along with sons and former Wildcats, James and Elliott, will be grilling and serving all-beef hot dogs from our local favorite butcher shop Secret City Butcher Shop from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thank you, JMFN Law and ******* le for proudly supporting Oak Ridge football and ORHS for over 70 years!"
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Meredith Gaudreau had never been a tattoo person before losing her husband, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, and his younger brother Matthew. Now the ink on her arms and hand holds pieces of the family they built and the people they are still grieving.
The 34-year-old recently explained the meaning behind each tattoo, from Johnny's handwritten signature to their wedding date and a line from their vows. She also said some of the most personal designs were done with a small amount of Johnny's ashes mixed into the ink, according to PEOPLE.
Johnny and Matthew died on August 29, 2024, after they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in New Jersey. Meredith was pregnant with her and Johnny's third child at the time. Their son Carter was born in April 2025.
Two years later, Meredith has Johnny represented through his own handwriting, the names of their three children and the vows from their 2021 wedding. Matthew has his own tattoo as well.
Meredith's first tattoo was Johnny's signature on her right forearm. She had saved a photo of an autograph he once wrote specifically for her when she needed it for a playoff jacket, and that became the version she chose to copy.

#meredith #tattoo #gaudreau

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After he was named on VAR for ****** nal's win over Coventry City last Friday, Jarred Gillett is set for another ****** nal game next week.
The Premier League have confirmed that Gillett will referee ****** nal away to Aston Villa, ****** isted by Neil Davies and Steve Meredith. Sam Barrott will be the fourth official, with James Bell on VAR and Nick Hopton as the ****** istant VAR.
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This isn't the first time Gillett has refereed ****** nal at Villa Park, and the previous occasion sparked plenty of controversy.

#gillett #getty #villa

Taylor Swift and her sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, have a strong bond. Recently, Kylie sat down for a discussion with Leslie Mann on her podcast "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce." During the interview, the host mentioned that her kids were getting a positive influence from the pop icon.
On the latest episode of "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce," the host revealed Taylor Swift's new influence on her kids. During the interview, Kylie and her guest, Leslie Mann, discussed the importance of cats in their lives.
The comedian emphasized how one needs to get a feline to make their life better. "I love this so much because I grew up with cats. So I grew up in a cat-dog house, like both at all times," Kylie replied, agreeing with her thoughts.
The podcaster further shared Swift's influence on her four daughters. For the unaware, the "Bad Blood" hitmaker is a proud cat mom to three felines, Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin ****** on. "Now our kids have influences in their lives. Aunt Taylor is a big one where they get to be around cats," Kylie shared.
The 34-year-old added, "And then we go home, and there are no cats, and they're like, 'But we want cats."

#cats #kids #gonna

Taylor Swift has officially picked up a new **** le inside the Kelce family, and Kylie Kelce slipped it naturally into a conversation about an increasingly difficult debate at home.
During the Aug. 20 episode of Not Gonna Lie, Kylie was discussing her continued campaign to convince husband Jason Kelce that their family needs a cat when she explained why their daughters keep asking for one. "I grew up in a cat-dog house, like both at all times, and now our kids have influences in their life, Aunt Taylor is a big one where they get to be around cats," she said, according to PEOPLE.
The remark marked the first time Kylie had publicly referred to Swift as "Aunt Taylor" since the singer married Travis Kelce in July. Jason and Kylie's daughters: Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 5, Bennett, 3, and Finnley 16 months, have spent time around Swift's three cats, giving their mother some unexpected help in the family's long-running pet debate.
That feline influence actually predates the marriage. During Swift's 2025 appearance on New Heights, she revealed that she had already introduced the girls to Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin **** on while attempting to undo one particularly creative warning Jason had given his daughters about cats.
Kylie's cat campaign came up during her conversation with actress Leslie Mann on the Aug. 20 episode of Not Gonna Lie. Kylie explained that growing up with both dogs and cats made having both kinds of pets feel normal to her, while her daughters are now getting their own exposure to cats elsewhere, particularly through Swift.

#gonna

Elaine Hendrix called out the striking similarity between one of her iconic looks as Meredith Blake in the 1998 film The Parent Trap and Margot Robbie's ensemble while filming the Ocean's Eleven prequel
"This looks familiar..." the actress wrote on Instagram
Robbie and Bradley Cooper star as Danny Ocean's parents in the upcoming Ocean's Eleven prequel
Elaine Hendrix spotted something "familiar" about Margot Robbie's outfit on the set of the new Ocean's Eleven prequel film.
In a video shared to Instagram on Thursday, Aug. 20, the actress, 55, called out the striking similarity between one of her iconic looks as Meredith Blake in the 1998 film The Parent Trap and Margot Robbie's ensemble while filming the upcoming prequel.

#looks #hendrix #blake #parent

Kylie Kelce revealed that her daughters' growing love for cats had sparked an adorable new family wish, and she had Taylor Swift to thank for it. During the Thursday, August 20 episode of her Not Gonna Lie podcast, Kylie discussed her long-standing desire to bring a cat into her household. While chatting with guest Leslie Mann, the mother of four explained that her daughters had plenty of feline influence in their lives.
"I grew up with cats," Kylie explained. She said her childhood home had both cats and dogs. Kylie shares four daughters with Jason Kelce: Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 5, Bennett, 3, and Finn, 17 months. Her daughters now have another feline influence, thanks to their famous aunt. "Aunt Taylor is a big one where they get to be around cats," Kylie said.
Kylie's daughters' love for cats comes from spending time with Taylor's pets. The singer has three famous cats, Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey, and Benjamin ***** on. Kylie shares how the girls play with Taylor's cats when they visit her. When they return home, they ask for one themselves. Kylie also mentions that the girls pick out cat-related stuff whenever they go shopping.
The girls share a special bond with Taylor. They played a major role in her wedding to Travis Kelce in July. Kylie and Jason's daughters served as flower girls during the couple's Madison Square Garden ceremony. The podcast host also has plenty of praise for Travis as an uncle. Kylie once called him the "absolute best uncle" her daughters could have.
Travis reportedly loves spending time with the girls. Kylie said they keep him busy whenever he visits. The girls make him sit on the floor and ask him to build blocks and complete puzzles with them. Now, Taylor's cats may have given them another idea.

#taylor

*Knock on wood.*
Count Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian as someone superstitious enough to engage in apotropaic tradition when discussing his team's health when **** sing it during a media availability on Monday.
"I feel good, and for as physical as this camp has been, I think that's encouraging," Sarkisian said.
The Longhorns have suffered two minor setbacks nearly two weeks into preseason camp among the typical knocks and bruises players sustain.
The biggest setback impacted player availability during the first scrimmage on Saturday, when a flu outbreak within the team kept wide receiver Daylan McCutcheon, defensive lineman Justus Terry, edge/linebacker Brad Spence, linebacker Rasheem Biles, linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith, and cornerback John Meredith out.

#sarkisian #camp #steve

Saturday's Texas Longhorns scrimmage was supposed to be the first time coach Steve Sarkisian got to see his team in full pads under game conditions. There are also some key position battles that were supposed to be decided. Instead, the practice has turned into a M.A.S.H. unit with several key players were out with the flu.
Sark said the flu bug has ripped through the team this week. Many are still dealing with the bug and couldn't participate in today's simulated game practice. Wide receiver Daylan McCutcheon, defensive lineman Justus Terry, edge/linebacker Brad Spence, linebacker Rasheem Biles, linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith and cornerback John Meredith all sat out.
That is especially tough on two players that were hoping to elevate their standing within the depth chart. Terry and Smith are both trying to secure a starting spot before the season opener against Texas State on Sept. 5. It is hard on Biles too who is still adjusting to his new team.
Sarkisian also held out Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo, Emmett Mosley and quarterback Arch Manning after the first series before inserting them again for a red-zone possession prior to their return for the second half. It resulted in what Sarkisian described as an "up and down" performance by Manning.
"I don't think that's really indicative of him being out in the spring," said Sarkisian. "I thought he's had a great first week and a half of training camp. I've been extremely impressed. Probably wasn't as fair to him today. I wanted them to almost feel like an NFL preseason game one. But at the same token, when we went to thud tempo and it wasn't live, I wanted to try to get him reps, and those reps didn't come until the second half. So I think he can play cleaner than he played today, and a little bit more efficient, a little bit more accurate, but there were also some high-level plays that were made, too."

#sarkisian #linebacker #terry #smith

On Saturday, the Texas Longhorns held the first scrimmage of preseason camp at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, an important milestone with the season three weeks away as Steve Sarkisian's team participated in a game-like environment, although there was not a game plan, the Longhorns head coach said during a media availability afterwards.
Given the level of contact in scrimmages, the biggest priority is always getting through it without any significant injuries, and while Sarkisian said that there were some "bumps and bruises," he did not provide any indication that any Texas players sustained notable injuries.
There were a number of players who missed the scrimmage due to the flu, which has impacted the team this week — wide receiver Daylan McCutcheon, defensive lineman Justus Terry, edge/linebacker Brad Spence, linebacker Rasheem Biles, linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith, who also missed some practice time this week, and cornerback John Meredith.
As is often the case during the first scrimmage, the defense was slightly ahead of the offense thanks to some highlight plays that included an interception by safety Jonah Williams in the end zone and a 75-yard return by cornerback Graceson Littleton after an interception in the red zone.
But the offense did also come up with some explosive plays, including touchdown passes by each quarterback. Wide receivers Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman both had long touchdown catches, running back Raleek Brown caught a touchdown from KJ Lacey, and Dia Bell connected with wide receiver Kohan Brown for a score.

#linebacker #team

Amanda Knox's debut Edinburgh Fringe show has opened to mixed reactions, with critics describing it as "sincere" and "painfully unfunny".
The show, ****** led Cartwheel, arrived at the festival as one of this year's most talked‑about productions, attracting criticism from Meredith Kercher's sister ahead of its first performance.
Knox, from the US, was convicted and later acquitted of murdering British student Kercher in Italy in 2007.
Early reviews suggest the show, which Kercher told the BBC focuses on "how the world is unsafe and unfair towards women," is more of a personal, one‑woman piece than conventional stand‑up.
The Guardian awarded it four stars, praising its "spirit of defiance", while The Times only gave it two stars, calling the show "sincere" but "stilted".

#kercher #sincere

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's furry friends are reportedly not so friendly yet.
In the Sunday, August 9 edition of Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack, sources claimed that the 36-year-old pop star's cats Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin ***** on, and her and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's dog are still getting used to each other following their July 3 wedding.
In late July, Page Six obtained photos of the NFL star, 36, arriving in Palm Beach, Florida with his and Swift's white dog that seems to be a Samoyed.
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"Taylor and Travis are doing great. Ironically, it's the animals having the hardest time blending their families. The humans figured it out much faster," one source told Shuter. "Every newlywed couple has an adjustment period. Taylor and Travis have already found their rhythm. Now they're just waiting for the four-legged members of the family to catch up."

#travis #july #august

Being a newlywed isn't always easy, but Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly thriving. The Daily Mail previously reported that the singer is "happier than ever now that she is Mrs. Kelce," adding, "married life has been blissful so far."
The pair have been lying low and "nesting" with their fur babies, cats Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey, and Benjamin **** on, and their white Samoyed dog. A source told the outlet that they "all get along because they got the dog as a tiny puppy and the cats took to the dog, so no fights."
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Amanda Knox is taking her story to a comedy stage in Edinburgh, nearly two decades after the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher thrust her into an international media frenzy.
Knox made her Edinburgh Fringe debut with her show "Cartwheel," a one-woman show that blends comedy and storytelling as she reflects on her wrongful conviction, years in an Italian prison and the challenge of explaining her past to her young daughter.
The show, which began its Edinburgh run Aug. 7, and is scheduled through Aug. 17 at Gilded Balloon, is already sold out. The show takes its name from one of the most infamous narratives to emerge during the investigation into Kercher's death, which claimed that Knox performed cartwheels at an Italian police station.
Amanda Knox: 'Twisted Tale' asks, 'in the wake of trauma, how do you rebuild your life?'
The show has reignited the controversy surrounding the 2007 murder of Kercher, with members of the British student's family criticizing Knox decision to revisit the case through comedy.

#edinburgh #kercher #murder #fringe

Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss Meredith's approach to personal investing and finance.

#meredith #advisory

It is Day 36 of our 100-day countdown to kickoff. We are looking back at the 100 most iconic games in Dallas Cowboys history. The countdown will leads us right up to the opening game of 2026. Our look back doesn't depend on just one criteria for our rankings. We take into consideration things like how big the game was for the organization, how memorable the game was, games that had unusual events take place, games that are a part of NFL lore, Cowboys firsts, and games where the Cowboys just plain dominated. Variety is the spice of life and we have all different kind of Cowboys games to review. At the bottom, we'll link each day of the countdown so you can go back and check out any you missed.
We're giving you an interesting one for Day 36 on our 100-day countdown to kickoff, when we revisit the first great heartbreak in Cowboys history. The Packers came to the Cotton Bowl to face Dallas in the 1966 NFL Championship Game, which was held on New Year's Day 1967. The winner would represent the NFL in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, now known as Super Bowl I.
Dallas, a seven-season expansion franchise, had never achieved a winning record or postseason appearance. However, under the guidance of Tom Landry, their young team went 10-3-1, clinched the Eastern Conference ****** le, and earned the privilege of hosting Vince Lombardi's defending champions, the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay arrived at 12-2, boasting a roster brimming with championship experience. While Dallas possessed talent, speed, and ambition, this was their first encounter with the immense pressure of contending for a league ****** le.
The difference in experience was immediately apparent. Green Bay opened with a touchdown drive, capped off by Bart Starr's 17-yard pass to Elijah Pitts. On the ensuing kickoff, Packers rookie Jim Grabowski returned a fumble 18 yards for another touchdown, leaving Dallas trailing 14-0 despite not having run a single offensive play.
The Cowboys' resilience would eventually define the franchise, even though it could have overwhelmed a team making its first playoff appearance. After a 13-play possession directed by Don Meredith, Dan Reeves completed a three-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14 before the first quarter ended. Dallas then attacked again, with Don Perkins breaking through for a 23-yard touchdown, erasing the entire deficit.

#games #first #touchdown

The sister of Meredith Kercher has said a show by Amanda Knox, who was convicted of her murder and later cleared, "normalizes and trivializes violence against women."
British foreign exchange student Kercher was killed in Perugia, in 2007, and Knox, her US roommate, was arrested and later convicted of murder and ******* ual ******* ault in 2009 alongside Knox's then-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito.
The couple maintained their innocence and, after years of legal battles, were acquitted of ******* ual ******* ault and murder by Italy's highest court in 2015.
Knox will now perform the show, named Cartwheel, which references a story that claimed she did cartwheels in the police station after her friend's death, at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Stephanie Kercher told BBC Breakfast: "It's left a massive void in our lives, and Amanda is naturally free to continue with her life as she wishes, but I think the problem with this particular project is that it is comedy.

#knox #show #meredith

Meredith Gaudreau announced the loss of her dog Kingy in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 4
The mom of three shared a heartfelt tribute to her late dog, who had a close bond with her late husband Johnny Gaudreau
Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were biking when they tragically died in August 2024, leaving behind their wives and young children
Meredith Gaudreau is honoring a special member of her family after his death.
The mother of three took to her Instagram account on Tuesday, Aug. 4, sharing photos of her late dog, Kingy, after his death.

#meredith

Texas A&M's No. 1-ranked 2027 recruiting class has yet to be challenged, outside of Notre Dame, and the Texas Longhorns are making significant strides over the past month, but after five-star cornerback John Meredith reclassified to the 2026 signing class, only the Fighting Irish have a real shot at challenging the Aggies for the top spot.
Unanimously ranked No. 1 in 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN's recruiting rankings, coach Mike Elko, who is entering his third season at the helm, also leads the nation with six five-star commitments in ESPN's rankings after securing blue-chip wide receiver Eric McFarland III in late June.
On paper, Texas A&M's future offensive and defensive lines are all but secured with five-star tackle Mark Matthews leading the way as the program's top-ranked commit, paired with fellow five-star OL Kennedy Brown, who is considered the better overall offensive line prospect, according to ESPN. Coupled with four-star tackles DeMarrion Johnson and Kaeden Scott, OL coach Adam Cushing isn't lacking NFL-level talent in the trenches.
As ESPN's Craig Haubert notes, Mike Elko's defensive background and continued role as the team's defensive play-caller have helped secure commitments from five-star Edge Zyron Forstall and four-star pass rusher Kaden McCarty just a year after former Bowling Green Edge Cashius Howell earned unanimous All-American status with an SEC-leading 11.5 sacks.
"Mike Elko is tapping into his defensive roots with the Aggies' 2027 class. Looking to reload a unit that was among the best at getting to the quarterback in 2025, five-star edge Zyron Forstall, out of IMG Academy, is not a hulking physical presence, but he has an explosive first step and plays with excellent pad level and strength at the point of attack."

#defensive

Major recruiting news broke on Thursday afternoon as Texas announced that Five-Star Plus+ cornerback commit John Meredith, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle, had reclassified into the 2026 cycle and will join the Longhorns this fall.
With Meredith departing the class of 2027, that led to a slight shift in the Rivals Industry Ranking. Long Beach Poly (Calif.) five-star Donte Wright is now the nation's No. 1 CB in the cycle.
The Miami commit has continued to see his stock rise ahead of a big senior campaign this fall. Last week, he was named the No. 4 overall prospect and top-ranked CB in the new Rivals300. He's now the No. 9 recruit in the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies.
Wright is also the industry ranking's No. 1 player in the state of California. The 6-foot-0.5, 175-pounder has long looked like one of the best athletes in all of high school football.
"I'm not trying to sound arrogant but I do think I deserved this," Wright told Rivals' Greg Biggins after learning about his rise in the new Rivals300. "I know how hard I've worked and this has been my goal since day one.

#cycle #rivals300

The fight game is an unforgiving one.

Per MMA Junkie on Thursday, PFL DC will no longer feature Thad Jean(10-0) vs. ShamilMusaev (18-1-1) in the main attraction. For currentlyundisclosed reasons, Musaev has been forced to withdraw from hiswelterweight championship affair headlining the card at theCareFirst Arena in the U.S. Capitol. In the Russian's stead will beErnestoRodriguez (11-1), who first postedof his change in opponent and vastly elevated stakes on Wednesdaynight—he was expecting to battle AaronMcKenzie—and then fully confirmedthe news shortly after its announcement. Jean did as well shortlythereafter on his InstagramStories.

This is one of numerous cancelations on fight week and earlier, asathletes MagomedUmalatov, JackCartwright, DenisGoltsov, BrunoCappelozza and MandoGutierrez were all booked for this fight card at one time. Dueto a number of largely undeclared reasons—Cappelozza encounteredissues with his visa—all of those combatants and their scheduledpairings have either been canceled or switched around on this cardor to another. For instance, Cappelozza vs. hasbeen **** ped to PFL Charlotte in August. The current PFL DC lineup sees eightmatches remaining, although the promotion has not indicated if anylate-notice fights will be slotted on the billing.

Jean was vying to become the first U.S.-born PFL champion atop thisevent—not including those that won tournaments—and he will stillreceive that honor. "Silverback" comes into this five-rounder withample momentum on his side as the winner of the final PFL tourneyin 2025. There, he knocked out MukhamedBerkhamov, outworked JasonJackson and outperformed LoganStorley in the span of four months to claim a $500,000 checkand chance for PFL gold.

"Starboy" Rodriguez seizes this opportunity having won his PFLdebut in March. Against MasayukiKikuiri, he snagged a majority decision despite dropping whatmany observers felt was a 10-8 third round, completing a bout inwhich all three Sherdog official scorers turned in 28-28 drawtallies. The fighter born in Cuba worked his way up the Tuff-N-Uffladder from 2022 to 2025, culminating in six wins with the LasVegas-based league to reach a major organization.
ThadJean vs. ErnestoRodriguez – welterweight
TysonPedro vs. RafaelXavier – light heavyweight
SullivanCauley vs. RasulMagomedov – light heavyweight
EliezerKubanza vs. Chris Mixan– welterweight
BryceMeredith vs. Michael Cyr– bantamweight
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#jean #reasons #born

Five-star 2027 cornerback recruit John Meredith is re-classifying and enrolling early at the University of Texas. UT coach Steve Sarkisian announced the 6-foot-2, 190-pound DB will become a 2026 signee and will play this fall when he's ready.
At this end of his opening statement, Sarkisian added, "One addition for us, John Meredith will be an early enrollee for us. He's reclassified. He'll be with the team this fall. He's a great player for us at DB that we couldn't be more excited to have on board this us."
Meredith was the biggest June commitment across college football. The move mainly stems from Meredith being ruled ineligible by the University Interscholastic League after transferring to North Crowley from Euless Trinity. Due to the UIL ruling, Meredith had only a few options. He could have transferred out of state to play football or sit out a year.
Meredith is the highest ranked defensive back commitment in Texas football recruiting history. Which is saying something considering three former Longhorns have won the Thorpe Award as the country's best DB.
When will he be ready? Sark says he will be coached and developed and when he's read to play, he will.

#meredith #fall #ready

A major Texas Longhorns recruit is suiting up to play for them a year early. Five-star cornerback John Meredith is reclassifying from 2027 to 2026, head coach Steve Sarkisian said at SEC Media Days. That means he will be playing for next season's Longhorns.
"I'm more than ready. Looking forward to getting to campus and am ready to compete," Meredith said to Hayes Fawcett of On3. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound corner is ranked as the No. 2 corner and No. 12 prospect in the nation.
Part of this comes from his high school status. He tried transferring from Euless Trinity to North Crowley, but the District 11-6A executive committee ruled him ineligible to play his senior season. The ruling allows him to play a season early.
The Longhorns are expected to start a relatively young secondary after corner Jahdae Barron was drafted in the first round. Sophomores Graceson Littleton and Kade Phillips are expected to take big roles in the secondary, and Brad Spencer and Jelani McDonald are the only seniors in the secondary.
It makes all the sense for Meredith, who could have NFL potential, and he gets to train with a Texas staff that just developed Barron. "He provides great length, great speed, tremendous man-to-man ability," Sarkisian said at SEC Media Days. "Very confident, very aggressive. All the attributes you want in a defensive back… It's not a secret why he was a top two or three player in the country in the 2027 class. We'll see how far we can take him."

#corner #secondary #days

A prized member of Texas' 2027 recruiting class will be joining the Longhorns this summer.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Thursday at SEC media days that cornerback John Meredith III had reclassified and would be a part of Texas' team in 2026. Meredith, who recently turned 18, was a five-star recruit in the class of 2027 but had been ruled ineligible to play his senior season this fall.
Meredith is now the No. 4 cornerback recruit in the class of 2026, according to Rivals, as well as the No. 4 recruit in the state of Texas. The Fort Worth native has an estimated NIL value of $1.5 million and is one of two top-five in-state recruits joining the team this fall. Defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton, the No. 5 prospect in Texas, had been the Longhorns' best in-state recruit in the class.
Carlton went to North Crowley High School before joining the Longhorns. Meredith transferred from Trinity to North Crowley in the spring, but the University Interscholastic League, the entity that governs high school sports in the state, ruled that Meredith had transferred for athletic reasons.
That decision made Meredith ineligible for the upcoming season. He appealed, but the decision was upheld earlier in July.

#state

TAMPA, Fla. – Steve Sarkisian broke some news Thursday at the SEC's media days when he announced that blue-chip defensive back recruit John Meredith reclassified from the 2027 class to 2026 and will join Texas football for the upcoming football season.
Meredith, a 6-foot-2, 188-pound cornerback, was ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect in the nation for 2027, per 247 Sports. He played last season at Trinity High School in the Fort Worth suburbs but tried to transfer to defending state champion North Crowley in the offseason. Earlier this month, the UIL declared Meredith ineligible at North Crowley but said he could play at Trinity.
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#texas #trinity #class #season

As head coach Steve Sarkisian took the stage in Tampa at SEC Media Days, focus shifted to a massive addition to the 2026 roster as consensus five-star cornerback John Meredith reclassified to the 2026 recruiting class and signed with the Texas Longhorns, the school announced on Thursday.
The decision by the 6'2.5, 187-pounder comes a little more than a month after he committed to Texas over Alabama and Texas A&M, but a more important development happened this month when the UIL denied Meredith's eligibility appeal.
After Meredith's mother got married last fall, they moved in with his stepfather as the talented cornerback switched schools from Euless Trinity to North Crowley, a decision that was ultimately deemed an athletic move by Euless Trinity and upheld by the UIL.
And although initially speculation centered around Meredith spending his senior season at IMG Academy in Florida, he was able to complete enough credits to reclassify and enroll at Texas for the 2026 season.
Previously ranked as the No. 3 player nationally and the No. 1 cornerback, Meredith will step into a deep and talented cornerback room on the Forty Acres coached by Mark Orphey.

#texas #season

The Texas Longhorns are reportedly getting a huge boost to its 2026 roster with the season just a few weeks away.
Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley Five-Star Plus+ cornerback John Meredith, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle, is reclassifying to the 2026 cycle and will enroll early in Austin this fall, Rivals' Hayes Fawcett confirms.
This breaking news story will be updated.

#five

Steve Sarkisian and Co. are pushing to bring another top-five recruiting class to Austin next year.
Texas has had its hands in myriad high-profile recruitments this cycle and it has often times come out with a commitment. That’s been especially true this summer.
The Longhorns landed 11 commitments in June, eight of which were of the blue-chip variety. It has already added two more in July. With 22 total commits in the mix, the class now ranks fifth nationally, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
In what was the biggest recruiting victory of the summer, Texas beat Texas A&M for Five-Star Plus+ cornerback John Meredith, the cycle’s No. 2 overall prospect. He headlines what’s arguably the best defensive back haul in the nation.
Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Easton Royal, the No. 1 WR overall, has been in the class since the end of November, and while LSU and Florida have tired their hardest to flip him away, he remains in the Texas class coming out of official visit season.