Ex-LSU star, NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy dead at 24

Former LSU wideout and 2025 NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy has died suddenly.

Kyren Lacy, the former LSU wide receiver and 2025 NFL Draft hopeful, has died at the age of 24, according to media reports. / Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Former LSU football star and 2025 NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy has died at the age of 24, the school and his family have confirmed.

The cause of death is being considered a suicide, according to WBRZ.

“We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” the school said in a statement.

LSU added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”

Lacy began his college football career at Louisiana and played for the Ragin’ Cajuns for two seasons before transferring to LSU, where he played his final three years.

Last season, Lacy caught 58 passes for 866 yards and scored nine touchdowns while averaging 14.9 yards per reception.

He finished his collegiate career with 162 receptions for 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Lacy was involved in a car accident in December that led to charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless driving.

The wreck resulted in the death of one person and injured two others. Authorities alleged that Lacy may have caused the accident before fleeing the scene.

Lacy cooperated with police and was released on bail after posting a $151,000 bond.

WAFB reported that a grand jury was to begin hearing evidence in the case on Monday.

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