Kewan Lacy RB Ole Miss |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #5 ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.48 seconds (76%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #5 | |
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.48 seconds (76%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
85.3 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Rushing: |
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86% |
| Break Tackles: |
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74% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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55% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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42% |
| Run Blocking: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#49
Position rank:
#3 (RB)
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 1130 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Devin Neal - Kansas |
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86% |
| Abram Smith - Baylor |
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79% |
| Kaelon Black - Indiana |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kewan Lacy ran for 1,352 yards as a sophomore at Fort Worth Nolan before finishing at Lancaster High School, where he ran for 1,513 yards and 19 touchdowns in his final season. Rated a four-star recruit and ranked the No. 2 running back in the 2024 class by Rivals, he committed to Nebraska, flipped to Missouri and ran for 104 yards in six games as a freshman.Lacy transferred to Ole Miss and started all 15 games in 2025, setting the school's single-season record with 24 rushing touchdowns. He ran for 1,564 yards on 306 carries, forced 89 missed tackles and became the first Doak Walker Award finalist in program history, earning first-team All-SEC honors. In the playoff he ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the Sugar Bowl win over Georgia and scored on a 73-yard run in the semifinal loss to Miami. He was also named a cover athlete for EA Sports College Football 27.
Lacy agreed in January 2026 to stay at Ole Miss rather than enter the portal. He ran for 87 yards and two touchdowns against Charlotte and 122 yards against Missouri, but a shoulder injury cost him the Florida game, and at Texas on 24 October he dislocated his left shoulder and was carted off. He missed the win over Auburn, and Pete Golding said there was no timetable. He has 374 yards and five touchdowns in six games.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Set Ole Miss' single-season record with 24 rushing touchdowns in 2025
- Forced 89 missed tackles on 306 carries in 2025
- Good speed to finish runs, including a 73-yard score against Miami
- Durable workhorse who started all 15 games and carried a huge 2025 load
- Runs with leg drive and contact balance in short yardage
- Produced in the playoff, with 98 yards and two scores against Georgia
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Dislocated his left shoulder at Texas and missed the Auburn game
- Hands are a concern, with five drops in 2025 and 33 receiving yards this season
- Pass protection is inconsistent, with three pressures allowed on limited snaps this fall
- Light frame for a back whose value comes from a heavy workload
Scouting Report: Summary
Lacy ranked among the most productive backs in the country in 2025, a durable, high-volume runner who set Ole Miss' single-season record with 24 rushing touchdowns and became the program's first Doak Walker Award finalist. He runs with leg drive and contact balance, forced 89 missed tackles and has the speed to finish, as his 73-yard touchdown in the playoff semifinal against Miami showed. He also scored in all three of his playoff games, including two touchdowns in the Sugar Bowl win over Georgia.His 2026 season has been interrupted by injuries. He ran for 122 yards against Missouri and has five touchdowns in six games, but a shoulder injury cost him the Florida game, and he dislocated his left shoulder at Texas and missed the win over Auburn. Pete Golding said there was no timetable for his return, and the shoulder will now be the first medical question. Before the injuries, he had scored in four of his first five games.
However, the profile is thin away from carrying the ball. His hands are inconsistent, with five drops in 2025, his receiving work has been limited to checkdowns and screens, and he has 33 receiving yards this season. He allowed three pressures in limited pass-protection snaps this fall, and his frame is light for a back whose value comes from a heavy workload. He also struggled at Texas before the injury, with 36 yards on 16 carries.
Overall, Lacy is a productive, punishing runner who finishes drives and has proven he can carry an offense in big games. He projects as a second-round running back and an early-down lead back, with three-down upside if the hands and protection improve and the shoulder checks out. His 2025 tape against SEC defenses, along with his playoff production, gives teams plenty of evidence that the running style travels.
Update - 11/03/2026
Lacy hurt his left shoulder against LSU on 19 September and missed the Florida game. The MRI showed nothing long term, and he has played every game since, including 122 yards against Missouri.
How other scouting services rate Kewan Lacy (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
32.1
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0
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*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.