Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy has died
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead on Saturday night in Houston, multiple sources close to Lacy confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday.
He was 24.
LSU shared a post mourning Lacy to X on Sunday.
The LSU Football family mourns the loss of Kyren Lacy https://t.co/Me2GBZ6Ao8
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) April 13, 2025
The school also released a statement, saying, 'We're saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.'
Lacy was pursuing a future in the NFL but was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine after a Dec. 17 car crash near his hometown of Thibodaux, La., that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall. Lacy was facing charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle. He turned himself in to authorities on Jan. 12 and was released on bond.
Lacy, who played three seasons at LSU after transferring from Louisiana Lafayette, led the Tigers with nine touchdown catches last season. He had 866 yards on 58 receptions in 12 games.
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