Former LSU Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Reportedly Found Dead In Houston At Age 24

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead on Saturday night in Houston. His death was confirmed by a family member to Baton Rouge's WAFTB-TV. 

The cause of death was not immediately known. He was just 24 years old.

LSU released a statement on Sunday, saying, "We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy, Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing."

Lacy, who hauled in 58 catches for the Tigers in 2024, was accused of causing a crash that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall on Dec. 17 and then fleeing the scene without calling authorities or attempting to render any aid. He was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle. 

A grand jury was to begin hearing evidence in the case on Monday.

According to the Louisiana State Police, "Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge.

"Traveling behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to avoid the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza took evasive action to avoid impact with the Dodge, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento."

Hall was a passenger in the Kia Sorento, and later died from injuries suffered from the crash.

Lacy had declared for the NFL Draft on Dec. 19, two days after the accident occurred.

He played in 12 games for LSU last season and led the Tigers with nine receiving touchdowns. Before the car crash, he was widely viewed as a potential top-50 draft prospect.