The death of the former LSU -width receives Kyren Lacy sent shock waves over the football world on Sunday with several NFL players and other athletes expressing their condolences.
Lacy was found dead in Houston, an LSU official confirmed to Pakinomist Digital. The cause of death was not announced. Lacy was 24.
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LSU -Bed receives Kyren Lacy tries to pull a passport in the final zone during the UCLA game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, September 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
“We are sorry to learn about the tragic departure of the former LSU football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” LSU said in a statement to Pakinomist Digital. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones as well as his former teammates and coaches who are influenced by his passing away.”
Several athletes responded to Lacy’s death on X.
The broad recipient, who trained in December and may have been a committee at the upcoming NFL draft, was under investigation in Louisiana in connection with a crash in December leaving a 78-year-old man dead, said officials in January.
LSU Tigers Brede receives Kyren Lacy hugs his family as seniors are honored at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, November 30, 2024. (Stephen Lew-IMAGN images)
He was accused of driving careless-fast and passing in a zone without passage-when the driver turned to avoid lacy and crashed into another vehicle.
He fled from the stage with the crash without calling assistance, said Louisiana State Police. An arrest warrant was obtained for lacy for negligent murder, crime that hit-and-run and ruthless operation of a vehicle.
A magnificent jury was allegedly set to hear evidence in the case on Monday.
LSU Tigers Brede receives Kyren Lacy had his best season in 2024 when he had 58 catches in 866 yards and nine touchdowns. (Stephen Lew-IMAGN images)
Lacy transferred to LSU in 2022. He had his best season in 2024 when he had 58 catches in 866 yards and nine touchdowns.
