Former LSU Wide Receiver, NFL Draft Prospect Kyren Lacy Dies at Age 24

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Former LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy died in Houston on Saturday night, according to multiple reports.
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy passed away last night
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) April 13, 2025
I have confirmed with a family member that former @LSUfootball wide receiver Kyren Lacy has passed away in Houston. @WAFB
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) April 13, 2025
After hauling in 58 passes for 866 yards in 2024 while leading the Tigers in receiving touchdowns (9), Lacy declared for the NFL draft in December. He was then arrested in January after being accused of causing a car crash that killed a 78-year-old man before fleeing the scene.
Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. A grand jury was reportedly set to start hearing evidence of his case on Monday morning.
Lacy was just 24 years old.
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