SEC ranks Kewan Lacy as top running back entering 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
As the Southeastern Conference gears up for the 2026 season, Kewan Lacy of Ole Miss is highlighted as the top running back after an impressive 2025. Lacy led the FBS with 1,567 rushing yards and set a program record with 24 touchdowns. Other notable backs include Jadan Baugh of Florida and Ahmad Hardy from Missouri, both coming off strong seasons in 2025. The conference features a mix of talent returning and new transfers looking to make an impact as teams adjust to a new nine-game schedule. This preseason ranking reflects the depth of talent in the SEC at the running back position.
- •Kewan Lacy had 306 carries for 1,567 yards in 2025.
- •Jadan Baugh recorded 1,170 rushing yards for Florida last season.
- •Ahmad Hardy aims for a mid-September return from injury.
- •Transfers Raleek Brown, CJ Baxter, and Dilin Jones join the fray in SEC.
- •SEC adopts a nine-game schedule for the first time.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — SEC running back rankings: Top 10 players entering 2026 season
"Who are the SEC's top running backs entering the 2026 season? Ranking the top 10 players at the position this year.
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