Vikings target top SEC running back Kewan Lacy in 2027 draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are eyeing SEC running back Kewan Lacy as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, set to occur in Washington, D.C. Pro Football Network's latest mock draft has Lacy, who excelled at Ole Miss with 306 carries and 24 rushing touchdowns in 2025, as a key candidate for the Vikings. With their need for a premium rusher to boost their run game, Lacy's dual-threat capability as a runner and receiver could make him a perfect fit in Minnesota. The anticipation surrounding the draft continues to build as teams prepare for the selection process next year.
- •Kewan Lacy led FBS in carries and SEC in rushing touchdowns in 2025.
- •2027 NFL Draft is scheduled for Washington, D.C.
- •Pro Football Network's mock draft identifies Lacy as a top choice for the Vikings.
- •Minnesota seeks to enhance their run game to regain competitiveness in the NFC.
- •Plan for 2027 draft continues to develop as teams analyze prospects.
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