Ole Miss loses Kewan Lacy for the rest of the season to the shoulder injury he suffered at Texas

Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury, On3's Pete Nakos reported Thursday. ESPN's Mark Schlabach confirmed it with sources.

Lacy dislocated the shoulder in a 34-27 loss at Texas on Oct. 24 and has missed the No. 19 Rebels' last two games. On3 reported it is the same shoulder he had surgery on before the season. Ole Miss had already ruled him out for Saturday's game at Oklahoma.

He finishes the season with 388 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 78 carries in six games, according to ESPN. Last year he ran for 1,567 yards and 24 touchdowns as an All-American and helped Ole Miss reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Who carries the load now

Shekai Mills-Knight has led the Rebels in rushing in both games without Lacy, ESPN reported. He ran for 71 yards and a touchdown in the 45-15 win over Auburn and 52 yards and a touchdown in last week's 42-7 loss to Georgia. Junior Makhi Frazier has 365 rushing yards this season.

What it means for his draft stock

Lacy has one season of college eligibility left. He can return to Ole Miss, transfer or enter the 2027 NFL draft. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ranks him as the fifth-best running back in the class, and ESPN's Jordan Reid has him 42nd overall. On3 reported he is still considered one of the top five running backs in the class.