The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Roster
Karle "KJ" Lacey Jr.
- Position:
- QB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 189
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Saraland, Ala.
- High School:
- Saraland
- Major:
- Health Promotion
A first-year quarterback who has appeared in one career game.
FRESHMAN (2025)
Made collegiate debut vs. Sam Houston (9/20) ... completed one pass (1-for-1) for seven yards vs. the Bearkats.
HIGH SCHOOL
Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, On3, Rivals and 247Sports … the No. 4 pro-style quarterback in his class per Rivals … the No. 4 overall recruit in his class in Alabama by Rivals … named No. 18 quarterback recruit in class by On3 … slated No. 13 overall recruit in Alabama by On3 … tabbed No. 19 quarterback recruit in the class of 2025 by 247Sports … No. 15 overall recruit in Alabama by 247Sports … named Alabama’s “Mr. Football” as a senior in 2024 … finished his high school career at Saraland with a 39-3 overall record in three years as a starter … finished his high school career as the No. 2 passer in state history with 10,985 yards, only 40 yards shy of surpassing Piedmont’s Jack Hayes to set the record … passed for over 3,000 yards in each of his three seasons at Saraland … as a senior at Saraland, completed 185-of-299 passes (61.9 percent) for 3,042 yards and 40 touchdowns, averaging 15.4 yards per completion and 253.5 yards per game … also added 52 carries for 115 yards and two touchdowns as a senior … led Saraland to an Alabama 6A State Championship game appearance as as senior … recorded a 14-1 record as a junior and an Alabama 6A runner-up finish at Saraland … connected on 219 of 315 passes for 3,448 yards with 42 touchdowns while rushing for five touchdowns … as a sophomore, guided Saraland to an Alabama Class 6A state title … completed 200 of 314 passes (63.7 percent) for 3,177 yards and 40 touchdowns … also added four scores on the ground … started as a true freshman for Daphne and went 111-of-192 passing for 1,234 yards and eight touchdowns.
