Texans land Ole Miss All-American RB Kewan Lacy in new 2027 NFL mock draft

ESPN’s Jordan Reid’s latest 2027 NFL mock draft has the Houston Texans selecting Ole Miss All-American running back Kewan Lacy at No. 20 after a projected wild-card exit. The scenario starts with Houston addressing roster needs entering 2026—improving the offensive line, adding depth to the defensive front seven, and upgrading running back and safety positions. Reid’s reason for the slip is a perceived flaw in the ground game, anchored by incoming David Montgomery. As Houston looks to build for Nick Caley’s approach under the assumption it could miss a Super Bowl run, Reid has Lacy taking over as the future featured back. In his first season as a starter, Lacy led Ole Miss with 24 touchdowns and added 1,279 rushing yards at 6.0 yards per carry.