# RISING: Texas Defense LOADED with Talent - John Meredith III, Others FIGHT for Reps | Texas Football

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Published: 2026-07-27T09:00:00+00:00
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Texas Longhorns ramp up competition as five-star freshman John Meredith III joins a loaded secondary just days before fall camp. Can the new-look defense under Will Muschamp deliver on high expectations, or will position battles shake up the depth chart? Veterans like Bo Mascoe, Kade Phillips, and Warren Roberson set the tone, while Kobe Black’s smooth transition to safety and Xavier Filsaime's versatility create more intrigue in the defensive backfield. Host Brad Kellner breaks down Steve Sarkisian’s SEC Media Days insights, highlighting Texas’ aggressive transfer portal moves and the crucial importance of culture fit. With standout additions like Cam Coleman, Raheem Biles, and Raleek Brown, the Longhorns boast nearly 50 new faces. Can Sarkisian’s revamped roster challenge the reigning-champion Georgia Bulldogs for SEC supremacy, or will the daunting schedule—featuring LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Tennessee—prove too steep? The countdown to kickoff is heating up on the Forty Acres. Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at htt…

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