Inside Texas will take a closer look at Texas quarterback commit KJ Lacy, a new linebacker on the big board and the latest on what the nation’s top 2026 tight end has to say about the Longhorns in Friday’s Recruiting Humidor.
KJ Lacy, QB, Saraland (Alabama) – #NoGasNoBrakes
The 5-foot-11, 165-pound four-star Texas recruit has a busy month ahead of him, with an On3 Elite Series event, the 2024 Elite 11 quarterback camp and an official visit to Texas next month.
While Lacey had been visiting schools such as Auburn and Alabama for months and had also received offers from schools such as the University of Mississippi, his commitment to Texas had raised concerns.
Sources this week said Lacy is keen to stay and play in Austin. Steve Sarkisian And the Longhorns.
Texas will continue to monitor the four-star quarterback and SMU commit from Duncanville (Texas) Kieron Russell He’ll join Lacy at the On3 Elite Series in Nashville next week.
Texas headed to the Pacific Northwest in search of its latest linebacker target for 2025. The Horns extended an offer on Thursday to the 6-foot-2, 220-pound four-star linebacker who is ranked No. 10 by On3.
Laney Sale holds offers from Alabama, Oregon, Miami, Florida State, Oklahoma and Penn State. He released his contract with Washington following the news that Alabama would be hiring the University of Washington head coach. Karen DeBoer During February.
Alabama appears to be in the lead, but a trip to Texas may be in the cards. Since hiring a linebackers coach, Johnny NansenThe growing connection with Nansen led UT to further increase its activities on the West Coast.
This recruiting could be a huge deal if Texas is able to get him on campus.
Kendre Harrison, TE, Raysville (North Carolina) – 2026
Texas recently offered Harrison, the No. 1 tight end in the class of 2026. The 6-foot-6, 255-pound five-star recruit has received more than 30 offers and dreams of playing two sports at the next level.
Harrison was a consistent performer on the field last season, recording nearly 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023. On the court, he helped his team go 29-0 and win a state championship. Averaging 19 points and 15 rebounds per game, Harrison has already recorded over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds during his high school career.
He has basketball offers from Georgetown, Florida State, North Carolina State and Texas A&M, but a football-focused trip to Austin may be in the cards. UT’s tight ends coach Jeff Banks He’ll get a chance to play against some of the best tight ends in the country, and Harrison certainly qualifies in that regard.
