Report: Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy dead at 24

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has reportedly passed away, according to Jacques Doucet. He recently declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Lacy began his college career at Louisiana and played for the Ragin’ Cajuns for two seasons. He transferred to LSU where he played his final three collegiate seasons, breaking out in 2024.

Last season, Lacy put up 58 catches, 866 yards, nine touchdowns and 14.9 yards per catch. He finished his college career with 162 catches, 2,360 yards, 26 touchdowns and 14.3 yards per catch.

As a member of the Class of 2020, Lacy was a three-star recruit out of Thibodaux (La.) High, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 36 overall prospect in the state, the No. 166 wide receiver in the class and the No. 997 overall prospect in the class.

Lacy was involved in a car accident on December 17th, 2024 that led to charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless driving. The accident killed one person later at the hospital and led injuries for two others with him being alleged to have caused it before fleeing the scene.

With full cooperation, Lacy was later released on a bail of $151,000 back on January 12th. Matthew Ory, his attorney, shared a statement regarding Lacy’s innocence back in February. Within that release were notes he wanted to share about the incident and Lacy’s role in it.

“I wish to address the charges of negligent homicide and clarify the facts surrounding this tragic incident. On the day of the accident, Mr. Lacy was driving on a road with two lanes in each direction. While he briefly passed other vehicles, he safely reentered his lane without incident,” Ory wrote. “The collision that resulted in the death of Mr. Herman was not caused by Mr. Lacy’s actions. The accident occurred directly in front of him when a second vehicle in the oncoming lane crossed the centerline and collided with Mr. Herman’s vehicle, in which he was a passenger. We are of information and belief that the vehicle that collided with Mr. Herman’s vehicle was issued a citation. At no time did Mr. Lacy’s vehicle strike the rear of Mr. Herman’s vehicle, nor did any of the vehicles Mr. Lacy passed collide with his.”

“It is crucial to emphasize that Mr. Lacy did not cause or contribute to the crash. There was no suspicion of alcohol or drug use involved. Furthermore, contrary to some media reports, Mr. Lacy never “returned” to the scene of the accident,” continued Ory. “Mr. Lacy’s actions following the incident, including sharing graduation pictures and engaging in training, were never intended to minimize the tragedy that occurred. He did not believe he was at fault for the accident, and as such, he continued with his daily activities.”