Kyren Lacy, a stand-out wide receiver for Louisiana State University and a prized NFL prospect, was found dead in Houston on Saturday at the age of 24. The up-and-coming football player, previously viewed as a potential mid-round selection in the upcoming NFL Draft, leaves behind a promising career that had been marred by legal issues and, now, a tragic and early death.
Authorities said Lacy’s body was found early Saturday, but no official cause of death has been made public. His death comes as he was expected to appear before a grand jury just days later concerning a hit-and-run case from December in which a 78-year-old man was killed. Lacy enjoyed a highlight-reel football career with plenty of expectations. Known as one of the physically gifted receivers to enter this year’s draft, he was known for his size, strength, and ability to make contested catches. Scouts raved about his raw talent, explosive playmaking ability, and dominance in the red zone, all of which made him the talk of the town among NFL analysts and college football fans.
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But his future in athletics took a sudden turn after a fatal incident late last year. Lacy, in December, was accused of causing a vehicular crash that killed an older man. Lacy is charged with leaving the scene of the accident without offering help or calling for emergency help, according to police. Lacy surrendered to law enforcement in January following a short investigation and had been released on a $151,000 bond. He was officially charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death, and reckless operation of a vehicle. Tributes from fans, former teammates, and fellow members of the football community poured onto social media as news of his death spread. That feeling reverberated across social media and the Internet, as many who knew Lacy expressed shock and sorrow, remembering Lacy was skilled on the field and seemed to bring an infectious energy to every game.
There is no official statement from LSU Athletics, but players and staff have gathered privately to pay tribute to their former teammates. As speculation circulates about the details of Lacy’s death, what’s true is the heartbreak of that tragedy of a life cut short for those who saw his talent and hoped for his redemption. Most major draft boards had not taken his name off, and some NFL insiders believed he could get a chance if legal proceedings turned in his favor. That hope has now been snuffed out.
Kyren Lacy enjoyed the highs of collegiate football success and the lows of personal and legal challenges. His tale was one of promise and drama, and it will now exist in infamy through the frame of what might have been a life and career extinguished too soon. As investigators race to ascertain the cause of his death, fans and analysts alike are left pondering a young man whose talent was only overshadowed by the complexity of his final chapter.
