Quick Info
| Profession | American football quarterback |
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| Nationality | American |
Latest News about KJ Lacey
05/09/2026
KJ Lacey received his most extensive playing time of his college career in Texas's 59-7 win over Texas State at Royal-Memorial Stadium. He entered midway through the third quarter, completed 6 of 7 passes for 55 yards, and helped lead three scoring drives. Head coach Steve Sarkisian praised his playmaking ability after the game.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Karle "KJ" Lacey Jr. |
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| Summary | KJ Lacey is a sophomore quarterback for the Texas Longhorns who was a four-star recruit in the 2025 class out of Saraland, Alabama, and serves as the backup to Arch Manning. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
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| Weight | 188 lb |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Saraland High School, Saraland, Alabama |
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| University Major | Communication & Leadership |
Career
| College Team | Texas Longhorns |
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| Recruiting | Four-star recruit, Class of 2025; signed with Texas in June 2023 |
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| Current Role | Backup quarterback behind Arch Manning for the 2026 season |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Pocket passer |
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| Coach Comment | Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has praised his playmaking ability. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was rated the No. 19 quarterback recruit in the 2025 class | |
| 2. Was compared by coaches and players to former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young | |
| 3. Passed for over 10,000 yards in his Alabama high school career |
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