2027 Speedy Athlete Brennen Lacey Can See Himself At Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish were looking for explosive playmakers and 2027 ATH Brennen Lacey of Frisco (Texas) Frisco became one of their target after receiving an offer from running backs coach Je’Juan Seider back in February. Since then, the Irish have added two running back commitments from Lathan Whisenton of Waco (Texas) Midway and Isaiah Rogers of Springfield (Mass.) Springfield Central. After that, it was clear to many of the top running backs that visited South Bend during the spring, like Tre Segarra, immediately shifted gears seeing that 2027 ball-carrier quota was filled.
The all-around weapon posted 812 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns in 9 games as a junior playing running and wide receiver. So, when Lacey became a surprise visitor in South Bend this past weekend, it showed that there was still mutual interest despite commitments from Whisenton and Rogers. The staff made him feel like the visit would be well worth his time and they didn’t disappoint.
“I’ve always dreamed about playing at Notre Dame,” Lacey told IB. “The visit was great. I got to spend some time with Coach Seider and the recruiting staff and it felt better than I expected. I knew a lot about Notre Dame, but getting to feel in person was amazing. The people are really nice too.
“They’re recruiting me at running back and wide receiver,” Lacey continued. They talked to me about how they can use me and get the ball in my hands in the offense. They said they had a plan for me and I was able to see it.”
The 6-1 187-pounder runs a 4.32 in the 40 and that speed clearly translates to the gridiron as one views his film. During his visit, the biggest impact was time spent watching practice, where he was able to see himself in the offense as he watched the running backs, wide receivers and one player in particular. He also got a chance to meet meeting some of the players afterwards.
“The practice was great,” Lacey shared. “They play fast and I like how they get the ball to a lot of different guys on offense. There were a lot of guys making plays, and one of the guys that stood out for me was Bubba Frazier. I think our game is kind of the same.
“I got to talk to some guys after practice,” Lacey continued. “We were just talking about the school and how things are on campus. I know the history and tradition and I love the campus, but I wanted to know what it was like. It’s an amazing place and I’m blessed to be in this position.”
When he was offered, the Irish staff shared how they loved his big play capability and versatility as a runner and pass-catcher. He’s a great athlete that is just beginning to scratch the surface as a running back after starting at wide receiver as a sophomore. The Fighting Irish just produced a Heisman finalist running back (Jeremiyah Love) that was viewed as a great athlete coming out of high school and Lacey is a big fan that has experienced the culture that helped develop him.
“The staff kept telling me I was a fit for Notre Dame,” Lacey explained. “They like my versatility. I know they can develop me because I watch Jeremiyah Love a lot. He’s the number one guy I watch to take things from for my game.”
Lacey is currently a three-star according to 247 Sports but holds major offers from programs like Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, and Kentucky amongst others.
