It’s a new feeling for the program that the Texas Longhorns have one of the best quarterback situations in all of college football. The debate among Texas supporters over whether Jerrod Heard orTyrone Swoopes was the better quarterback seems to have happened yesterday. Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning are the two five-star players in their
quarterback room right now, and Maalik Murphy is a gifted four-star who would be the most sought-after player if he were to walk through the door. Additionally, they have Alabama native KJ Lacey, one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, in their 2025 recruiting class.
The 2025 four-star led Saraland (AL) in their state championship game on Saturday. Although they lost, Lacey made an impression on head coach Steve Sarkisian, who was present. According to On3’s Joe Cook, he ultimately completed 28-for-39 for a record 391 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans. A record for passing yards that was established in 2002.
Saraland (AL) was led by the 2025 four-star in their state championship game on Saturday. Even though they lost, Lacey left an impression on Steve Sarkisian, their head coach, who was in attendance. In the end, he finished 28-for-39 for a record 391 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans, according to Joe Cook of On3. a passing yard record set in 2002.
Regarding Texas’ quarterback situation, it should get very interesting as everyone watches Quinn Ewers to see what he chooses to do for the 2024 campaign. All the signs point to him coming back, but he could ride that momentum into the NFL Draft if he has a strong College Football Playoff performance. If he doesn’t, everyone will be watching Murphy to see if he stays around because it has already been reported that Arch Manning intends to return in 2024.
