The Alabama Sports Writers Association is preparing to name Back and Lineman of the Year for each of the seven Alabama High School football classifications, along with the Mr. Football award.

Former Saraland football standout and now Texas quarterback KJ Lacey wins Alabama high school football’s top award in Mr. Football for the 2024 season.

KJ Lacey, a Texas Longhorns signee, was named Alabama's Mr. Football for the 2024 season. This is the third consecutive year a Saraland High School player has won the award, a new record. Texas signee named Alabama’s Mr. Football for 2024 season

Saraland quarterback KJ Lacey has been named Alabama’s 2024 Mr. Football winner by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. The award is given annually to the top high school football player in the state.

Saraland High School quarterback KJ Lacey marked the Spartans’ third straight Mr. Football winner Tuesday. Lacey, along with each classification’s

State champions Jackson, Thompson and Parker each placed two on the Alabama Sports Writers Association Super All-State team, a list of the top 12 high school football players in Alabama for 2024 regardless of classification.