The father of Kyren Lacy has spoken out in an emotional statement following the death of the NFL Draft prospect on Saturday night at age 24.
Lacy was considered one of the top prospects coming out of college football ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. But shocking reports emerged on Sunday that he had died. According to WBRZ, the cause of death was suicide.
On Sunday, his father, Kenny Lacy, broke his silence with a stark mental health warning to young parents.
‘Young parents, start talking to your kids at a very early age and make sure they are confident and comfortable confiding in you,’ he wrote on Facebook. ‘Don’t be cool with “I’m Alright,or I’m good” when you know deep down something isn’t right. Mental Health is real, and for the most part, it’s invisible, don’t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small.
‘Our lives have changed forever and this will never be ok, but God needed my baby more than he was needed here. This has to be the biggest pill our families have had to swallow but I know the love and compassion in our families will get us through. This will never get easier, but we’ll learn to live with it.
‘Check on your kids mental!!!!!!!!!!!’
The father of Kyren Lacy has spoken out in an emotional statement following the death of the NFL Draft prospect
Just 18 days ago – on March 26 – the wide receiver took part in the LSU pro day, when he showed off his ability in front of NFL scouts.
But on Sunday morning, it was reported that Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston. The Tigers confirmed his passing, writing on social media: ‘The LSU Football family mourns the loss of Kyren Lacy.’
After news of his death broke, Lacy’s memory was honored by many with NFL stars Jayden Daniels, Odell Bekcham Jr. and Dak Prescott leading the tributes.
Lacy was arrested on January 13 after a warrant was issued by local police over a December 17 car crash that killed a 78-year-old Louisiana man.
Lacy was accused of driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when a motorist, who was swerving to avoid Lacy´s Dodge Charger, crashed head-on into another vehicle. He was also alleged to have fled the scene.
Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, hit-and-run driving with serious injury or death and reckless operation with accident. He was released on $151,000 bond and back in February, amid the ongoing legal problems, Lacy broke his silence on social media writing to write: ‘Trust the process!!’
More to follow.
