KJ Lacey is Texas’ trust-building QB2 with real long-term upside
Karle “KJ” Lacey Jr. enters 2026 as Texas’ backup quarterback after a redshirt freshman season that was mostly developmental, but the buzz is about his fit in Steve Sarkisian’s offense and the staff’s growing trust in him. In 2025, he was a four-star recruit and top-160 national prospect, then opened eyes with clean, mistake-free game action: 1-for-1 for 7 yards in limited duty. The draw is his poise, quick processing, and the sense he can run the system without blinking when called on.
