Former top target Kewan Lacy commits to Ole Miss after entering portal
After announcing he was entering the transfer portal, Missouri running back Kewan Lacy quickly commits and signs with Ole Miss.
He initially chose the Tigers over Ole Miss and Alabama out of Lancaster (Tex.) in the 2024 cycle. He was the No. 258 overall prospect and No. 18 running back in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average which utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 44 player in Texas.
Back when Ole Miss was surging for his signature, he spoke about why he likes Ole Miss with On3.
“I like really like the family environment and the feel I get from them. It’s more than football; it’s a family aspect,” Lacy said. “Coach Kiffin is a good offensive mind and he knows how to use a lot of weapons in their system. I’d be a great fit in their system and Coach Smith is a great coach. He’s different from the rest — the way he coaches — and I’ve been to a lot of schools and some coaches just coach differently.”
Ole Miss needed a bigger running back in the room after struggling this season. Kewan Lacy packs a punch.
The scouting and rankings department likens his game to former Southern Cal running back Ronald Jones II. Over the course of his NFL career, Jones’ impressive talent has been on display. Bellaire and Power think Lacy has a similar game and skill set.
“Kewan Lacy’s build, play speed and long stride in the open field remind us of Ronald Jones II,” Power said. “Big-play back with an effortless stride in the open field. Measured in at 5-foot-10.5 and around 195 pounds prior to his senior season.
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“Has room to continue adding mass. Displayed outstanding top-end speed in track and field as a junior, running a personal best of 10.79 seconds in the 100 meters,” Power said. “Carried that speed over to the Friday nights, where he had a breakout senior season, leading his team on a playoff run. Showed the ability to rip off high-level runs. Gets downhill quickly and uses his top-end speed to pull away once at the second level.”
“Leaves defensive backs in dust once in a footrace. Shows a strong leg drive. Fights for yardage after contact and shows the ability to run through arm tackles once he has a head of speed,” Power said. “Also a reliable pass-catcher out of the backfield, even splitting out as a wide receiver at times. Saw an expanded number of carries as a senior. Still relatively early in his development and will need to continue improving his vision, pad level and cutting ability to maximize yardage.
“A home-run hitter who could hit more doubles with further development. Young for the cycle with a July birthday,” Power said. “Won’t turn 18 years-old until the summer prior to his freshman season.”
