Texas commit to Land Touted 4-Star CB Prospect.

Texas is closing in on a major recruiting coup: a commitment from four-star cornerback Samari Matthews, and Longhorns fans are buzzing with anticipation. Here’s a breakdown of why this landing could be pivotal—and what lies ahead.

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🎯 Prospect Snapshot: Who is Samari Matthews?

0-1Position & Ranking: Matthews is rated as a four-star cornerback in the 2026 cycle, ranked No. 9 at his position nationally and No. 69 overall by On3  .

465-0Hometown & Size: Hailing from North Carolina, he holds the distinction of being the No. 6 overall recruit in the state  .

Schedule of Official Visits:

Miami – May 30

Florida State – June 6

Texas – June 13 – wrap-up visit

613-4South Carolina – June 20 

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Why Texas Is Emerging as the Favorite

807-0Expert Buzz: Recruitment analysts Chad Simmons and Steve Wiltfong of On3 have both projected that Texas is the frontrunner to land Matthews  .

1037-0Tight Cornerback Depth: Texas has only one CB commit in the 2026 class (three-star Hayward Howard Jr.), making Matthews a valuable addition to the secondary  .

1223-0Building Momentum: With recent commitments including a five-star defensive end and two four-star D‑linemen, the Longhorns are on a defensive recruiting wave  .

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What’s at Stake

Class Rankings Impact: Texas currently ranks No. 10 nationally (and No. 4 in the SEC) in the 2026 class; Matthews’ commitment could push them even higher .

Position of Influence: At CB, experience is key. Matthews would bring elite-level talent and polish to a position already targeted by Texas early .

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Decision on the Horizon

Commitment Date: Matthews has set his decision date for July 11, less than a month away .

Competitive Field: Finalists include Texas, Miami, Florida State, and South Carolina . The Longhorns’ June 13 visit may have been decisive.

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What Comes Next?

Texas Strategy: The coaching staff will likely intensify face‑to‑face outreach, underscore player development, and highlight the program’s defensive momentum.

Fan Expectations: A commit from Matthews would complete a defensive haul and solidify Texas’ push for a nationally elite 2026 class.

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✔️ Bottom Line

Texas is well-positioned to land Samari Matthews—a dynamic, four-star CB whose decision on July 11 could boost the Longhorns to a top‑5 national ranking. With expert