Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy has passed away at 24 years old
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has passed away at the age of 24, a family member has confirmed with WAFB’s Jacques Doucet.
His death is a suspected suicide, a source told Baton Rouge news station WAFB.
Lacy’s tragic passing comes days before a grand jury was set to begin hearing evidence on Monday in a case involving Lacy after he was arrested and released on charges related to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lafourche Parish in January.
Lacy had been preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins later this month.
Lacy started his college career at Louisiana, where he played for the Ragin’ Cajuns for two seasons. He transferred to LSU, where he played his final three collegiate seasons, including a breakout year this past fall.
In 2024, 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.
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Lacy’s most memorable moment in purple-and-gold came when he caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime to beat Ole Miss this past season, which led to fans rushing the field and teammates swarming Lacy following his catch on the first play of LSU’s overtime possession against the Rebels.
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.
