Reports broke early Sunday morning that former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy died Saturday night in Houston.
NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill and WAFB’s Jacques Doucet were the first to report the news.
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
Lacy was a three-star recruit coming out of Thibodaux and began his college career at ULL. He transferred to LSU ahead of the 2022 season and spent the past three years in Baton Rouge.
Last season, Lacy caught 58 passes, for 866 yards, and nine touchdowns. For his career he finished with 162 catches, 2,360 yards, 26 touchdowns.
Louisiana State Police issued a warrant for Lacy’s arrest in January because of his part in a December 17th car crash that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man. Lacy was charged with negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run. He surrendered to police and was released on bond on January 12.
Lacy had declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and participated at LSU’s Pro Day.
We’ll update this story as more details emerge.