Heartbreaking news hit the football world this weekend, as former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has reportedly passed away at just 24 years old.
Lacy, a standout talent at LSU and one of the top wideouts in the SEC last season, had declared for the NFL Draft after posting 866 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 2024. But his story took a tragic turn after he was charged in a deadly hit-and-run accident earlier this year—an incident that was still under investigation and scheduled to go before a grand jury this coming week.
Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, who likely crossed paths with Lacy through SEC ties and mutual respect as competitors, reacted to the news on social media with a simple but powerful message: “Check on your people.”
It’s a sobering reminder that even those chasing their dreams at the highest levels can be carrying burdens we never see. Football feels like family to many of these young men, and this loss hits deep.
Our thoughts go out to everyone impacted by this tragedy—from the LSU community to Lacy’s loved ones, and to the Lions’ players like Rakestraw, who are feeling it too.
Detroit CB Rakestraw Shares Heartfelt Tribute Following Kyren Lacy’s Passing
