Kewan Lacy tops 2027 NFL Draft RB prospects list ahead of Jadan Baugh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
As the 2027 NFL Draft approaches, Kewan Lacy emerges as the top running back prospect, following a weak class in 2026. The current draft board identifies 20 running backs in draftable range, with Lacy and Jadan Baugh highlighted as leading talents. Analysts expect a significant increase in available running backs compared to the previous year, where only three were selected in the early rounds. The excitement around Lacy is building, and he will be closely monitored as scouts evaluate his performance through the season.
- •Kewan Lacy is viewed as the top RB prospect for 2027.
- •Twenty RBs are considered draftable in this year's class.
- •The 2026 draft saw only three RBs selected early.
- •Jadan Baugh is also regarded as a significant prospect.
- •Scouts will track Lacy's development throughout the season.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Top 10 2027 NFL Draft RB Prospects: Kewan Lacy Leads the Charge, Jadan Baugh Looms Behind
"After a historically sparse 2026 running back class in which just three ball carriers went in the early rounds, the 2027 NFL Draft group of RBs has a chance to be a refreshing change of pace. There’s still much we don’t know about the 2027 NFL Draft class, but we can say this with certainty: there’s bound to be an uptick in sheer volume.
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