Kewan Lacy was recently unveiled as one of three cover athletes for EA Sports’ College Football 27, and for good reason. In 2025, he led the SEC with 24 touchdowns, and his 1,567 rushing yards ranked among the top three in all of college football. As we enter the summer portion of the draft cycle, this article will assess Lacy as an NFL prospect ahead of his third collegiate season.
Kewan Lacy 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report
Career Statistics
- 1663 Rush Yards
- 5.1 Yards Per Carry
- 79.6 Yards Per Game
- 24 Touchdowns, 4 Fumbles
- 95 Missed Tackles Forced
- 1083 Yards After Contact
- 81.9 Average Run Grade (Pro Football Focus)
- 79.3 Average Offensive Grade (Pro Football Focus)
- 57.3 Average Receiving Grade (Pro Football Focus)
Player Background
- 5’11”, 205 lb. frame
- 3-star recruit, 28th-ranked running back in the 2024 class (24/7 Sports)
- Committed to Missouri before transferring to the University of Mississippi after one season with the Tigers
- Received offers from Alabama, Florida, Miami, and Ohio State
- First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Conference in 2025
- 1,567 rushing yards in 2025 tied Quinshon Judkins for the most in a single season by an Ole Miss running back
- Set the Rebels’ single-season scoring record by tallying 144 total points
Best Tools for Kewan Lacy
- Pass protection remained consistent on a week-to-week basis this past season and should get even better in 2026
- Can contribute in a variety of ways on offense; underrated in pass protection with reliable hands as a pass catcher, and has been exposed to numerous different routes
- Excels at staying patient behind the line of scrimmage and following his lead blockers
- Made to play between the tackles at the NFL level; attacks openings with explosiveness and has the stamina to finish off long runs
Kewan Lacy has special explosiveness pic.twitter.com/9Ba9ubMbSK
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) April 30, 2026
Tools to Improve for Kewan Lacy
- Doesn’t possess the kind of explosiveness that allows him to create additional space out in space
- His game feels north-south reliant; a limited amount of explosive runs outside the tackles/numbers
- Has struggled with fumbles late in pivotal games, while his high workload could lead to injuries at the next level
- Lacy lacks lateral elite agility/explosiveness due to playing with a higher pad level
Early Player Summary
After a dominant 2025, Kewan Lacy can cement himself as the top running back in the 2027 NFL Draft with a strong junior campaign. He possesses the kind of traits general managers value — excellent vision, three-down versatility, and big play ability. Lacy could stand to add more weight to his frame. Another 300-carry season, at his current weight, could impact his durability at the next level. Either way, the running back class in 2027 is extremely talented with Lacy in it.
