Top 4-Star Defensive Back’s Official Visit to SMU Could Change the Game—Here’s Why It Matters
When you’re talking about standout high school football talent in Texas, Montre Jackson’s name inevitably crops up—and for good reason. This four-star cornerback outta Lakeview Centennial in Garland is turning heads statewide, with SMU right there in the thick of the chase. Being just a stone’s throw from SMU, Jackson has had no shortage of chances to check out the campus firsthand, and recently he made his official visit official for the weekend of June 5. What’s clear is how much SMU’s coaching staff, especially Rhett Lashlee, values him—Jackson’s been buzzing about the frequent contact and the genuine interest from the Mustangs’ side. The kid’s also serious about making an impact early, especially close to home, clinging to the promise of SMU’s upward trajectory. But it’s no walk in the park — with powerhouses like Texas and Texas Tech also firmly in pursuit and lined up for visits in the coming weeks, the race for Jackson’s commitment is heating up. Meanwhile, SMU’s coach Lashlee is eager to push the Mustangs back into the national Top-25 recruiting conversations, anchored by early commitments like QB Malachi Zeigler and defensive lineman Amari Vickerson. It’s a compelling story unfolding right in Texas, as each program vies for a piece of this coveted puzzle.
Garland (Texas) Lakeview Centennial four-star cornerback Montre Jackson is being heavily courted by in-state programs. SMU is in the mix.
The Mustangs are right down the road from the 6-foot-1, 170-pounder and he’s taken myriad visits to campus as a result. On Sunday, Jackson officially locked in an official visit with the ACC program.
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He’ll be back at SMU on the weekend of June 5:
Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman first reported the OV earlier this month. Jackson has talked at length about his interest in the Mustangs:
“I love the consistent communication and how often the coaches have been coming to see me,, especially Coach Lashlee, who’s been coming to see me and telling me how important I am to this class,” Jackson told Spiegelman.
“At SMU, I feel like I can go in and play early and do something for the city. Being from here, as close as I live to SMU, I love the trajectory and the path that they’re on. They’re definitely on an uphill climb.”
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Jackson is the No. 192 overall prospect and No. 23 corner in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 25 player in Texas.
It won’t be easy to land Jackson, as Texas is the program currently trending, according to the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine. The Longhorns are prioritizing the blue-chip DB, as is Texas Tech. Jackson has official visits set with both schools — TTU on May 29 and Texas on June 11 — as well.
SMU aiming for another Top-25 class
Head coach Rhett Lashlee and his staff officially signed the No. 24 class in the 2026 Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings last month. They’ll push to get back in the top 25 in the 2027 cycle.
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So far, two prospects have committed to the Mustangs: Benton (La.) four-star quarterback Malachi Zeigler and Houston Cy Ranch three-star defensive lineman Amari Vickerson.
Zeigler was a key early win for SMU. He now checks in as the No. 224 recruit and No. 20 QB in the cycle. He’s been in the class since mid-October.
“I’ve had a good relationship with the staff at SMU for over a year at this point,” Zeigler told Rivals. “They’ve made it abundantly clear that I’m their guy and they’ve shown a lot of love. I love the idea of playing for a program that’s growing as rapidly as they are.”
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