
ECU’s explosive, hard-nosed back is trending up after a knee setback
In the 2025 season, DeJuan Lacy flashed big-play ability in a tiny sample for East Carolina, rushing 10 times for 44 yards and a touchdown before a season-ending knee injury. He entered ECU with JUCO credibility after running for 1,119 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024 at Garden City, so the appeal is obvious: compact burst, physical finish, and return-game juice. The catch? Health and workload. If he’s fully back, he looks like a useful, high-upside fit for a rotation rather than a guaranteed bell cow.






