Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy Found Dead at 24

Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver and a promising NFL draft prospect, was found dead in Houston at the age of 24, with reports indicating a suspected suicide. His death comes just before a grand jury was set to hear evidence against him related to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in December 2024, which resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man. Lacy was charged with negligent homicide and other offenses after allegedly driving recklessly and fleeing the scene of the accident without assisting the victims. Despite his legal troubles, Lacy had recently declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and was seen as a potential first-round pick, having had a standout season with LSU. Friends and family remember him as a fun-loving individual, and the news of his death has sent shockwaves through the college football community. His untimely passing raises concerns about the pressures faced by athletes dealing with both legal and career challenges.