Texas has had a rough patch in recruiting. During the Fourth of July week, the Longhorns lost nine recruiting battles in a row, then saw a tenth prospect commit elsewhere this week. But the streak is over. UT has landed a commitment from four-star cornerback Samari Matthews.
The Cornelius, NC native chose Texas over South Carolina, Miami, and Florida State. Matthews ranks as the nation’s No. 6 cornerback and No. 5 best player from North Carolina and No. 57 overall, according to 247Sports industry rankings.
Currently, the Longhorns 2026 class includes one cornerback, three-star Hayward Howard Jr. While he is a talented prospect, adding more depth at the position is key for UT. Matthews took official visits to all four of his finalists over the past few weeks.
What stood out about Texas? “What stood out was the players and staff, and how much they all love being around each other,” Matthews told Horns247 in June. “I can’t really tell you why I like Texas, I’ve just always liked it. It’s something about them that stands out to me.”
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HT: 6-1
WT: 185
Grade: 7.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phys. Maturity Score: 8.8
CB Rank: 2 in America
Player Comp: Sidney Jones IV, Washington
Analysis: Physical defensive back that can lay the wood and cover. Matthew’s frame is… pic.twitter.com/hKVP9wJojh
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