Overview

• Kyren Lacy, a standout LSU wide receiver and NFL draft prospect, died by suicide on April 12 following a police chase in Texas.
• Lacy faced charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle related to a December 2024 crash that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall.
• His legal team anticipated the charges would have been dropped during a grand jury review scheduled for April 14, which was rendered moot by his death.
• The NFL’s decision to revoke Lacy’s 2025 Scouting Combine invitation drew sharp criticism from his agent, who called for reforms to ensure due process for athletes.
• Lacy’s death has reignited discussions about the mental health challenges faced by young athletes under legal and professional pressures.