For the second time in just a week, the Texas Longhorns have bolstered their 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of standout athlete. The versatile player is expected to join the Longhorns as a cornerback, adding depth to Texas’ defensive backfield on the Forty Acres.
Jermaine a 5’11”, 155-pound athlete from Willis, Texas, chose the Longhorns over a competitive list of suitors that included Florida, Texas A\&M, USC, and Houston (where he had an official visit planned). Other programs like Michigan, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, and Texas Tech had also extended offers to the talented prospect.
Bishop’s commitment to Texas was largely influenced by his January Junior Day visit to Austin, which put the Longhorns in prime position to land him. Regarded as one of the top two-way players in the country, Bishop was recently upgraded to a five-star prospect by 247Sports.
As a junior, Bishop put up impressive numbers on both sides of the ball, with 83 receptions for 1,565 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense, while also contributing defensively with three interceptions and two forced fumbles. He had already made a name for himself as a sophomore, with 17 touchdown receptions and five interceptions.
Ranked as a consensus four-star prospect, Bishop is currently the No. 139 player nationally and the No. 8 athlete, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. 247Sports, however, ranks him as the nation’s No. 1 athlete and the No. 25 overall player.
Some of the skepticism surrounding Bishop as a prospect stems from his lean frame and questions about his top-end speed, which might have contributed to the lack of a more elite offer list. However, his play on the field tells a different story. Bishop is a fluid, natural athlete with exceptional change-of-direction skills, and despite his build, he’s fast enough to separate from 6A defenders. His physicality and athleticism have led many to project him as a potential SEC-level cornerback. Additionally, Bishop’s talents extend to special teams, where he is a dangerous punt returner.
Jermaine Bishop’s commitment marks the seventh addition to the Texas Longhorns’ 2026 recruiting class and the second defensive player, following the pledge of New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr cornerback Hayward Howard Jr., who committed just this past Friday.
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