Tragedy has struck Baton Rouge, and all of Louisiana is shaken! Unfortunately, Kyren Lacy, a former WR for the LSU Tigers, has just been found dead. The twenty-four-year-old was an NFL draft hopeful and participated in the LSU Pro Day recently in Baton Rouge.

The reasons behind his death are not clear as of now. However, the six-foot-two Wide Receiver was part of a fatal hit-and-run case in December 2024, and a grand jury was set to hear his case tomorrow, Monday. Lacy was set to take the stand for a case of rash driving. He illegally passed other vehicles, causing a pickup truck to brake and abruptly swerve to the right, causing the death of 78-year-old Herman Hall.

Lacy had declared for the draft two days after the incident, and was dealing with the legal proceedings of the case.

In 2024, he lit up the field with 58 catches, 866 yards, and nine touchdowns, showing everybody he was ready for the pros.

Several media outlets are reporting that the main cause of death in the official police report indicates that he has taken his own life, but we haven’t gotten an official confirmation as of now.

Fellow Tigers alum Angel Reese reacted to the death on X, sharing her heartbreak with the college community. Her words reminded us how LSU feels like family, where every loss cuts deep. It is always sad when one of our own passes away, and the bond between LSU athletes is stronger than blood.

Mental health should always be a priority for athletes and young people alike. Lacy’s loss has struck the LSU community hard, especially considering he led the Tigers in receiving touchdowns this past season, and was second on the team in catches and receiving yards. There was no doubt that the young talent was bound to go pro, but mental health caught up with him. What warning did Angel Reese have for her fans after this incident? Let’s find out!

Angel Reese puts out a mental health alert after tragedy

It is never easy to deal with death, especially when they are young stars that we have lost. We all remember the Terrance Clark tragedy a few years ago, and now Kyren Lacy joins the unfortunate list of young phenoms that we have lost before their time.

Several reports are indicating the LSU wide receiver left the world on his own accord, and that’s always tough to hear. He was struggling with the aftermath of the hit-and-run fatality, and had NFL draft pressure on his head. He was chasing his NFL dream with everything he had, but life threw some heavy stuff his way.

Angel Reese issued a warning to all her followers after this tragic incident. She’s been real about her own struggles before, so you know she means it when she talks about checking in. “Mental health is real. Check on your people! You never know what someone is going through!” The LSU alum tweeted, shaken by the incident. Mental health is very important for athletes, and has taken many people too soon.