The record breaking Ole Miss running back joins an exclusive list in program history. Lacy becomes just the 12th Rebel since 2000 to be named a preseason First Team All American by a major outlet. The previous winners were:
Deuce McAllister (2000)
Terrence Metcalf (2001)
Eli Manning (2002-03)
Patrick Willis (2006)
Michael Oher (2008)
Laremy Tunsil (2014)
Cody Prewitt (2013-14)
Robert Nkemdiche (2015)
Evan Engram (2016)
AJ Brown (2018)
Quinshon Judkins (2023)
Not only did Lacy join this prestigious group, he did so by be named by multiple publications which included ESPN, Athlon, Phil Steele, On3 and Walter Camp. His main competition for the spot is Ahmad Hardy from Missouri. Hardy will more heavily relied upon with his team and may end the season with gaudier numbers, but Lacy is the more complete player.
In 2026 Kewan will have the chance to break just about every offensive record a running back can break for a career in Oxford. Obviously with a new offensive coordinator in place and a new look offensive line, we don’t know how it will look. Regardless, he will be a focal point for the offense and have
Lucas Carneiro and Will Echoles have surfaced on several second team selections while Trinidad Chambliss routinely gets left off in favor of CJ Carr, Julian Sayin and Arch Manning.