Kyren Lacy was likely expecting to be preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft at this point in the year. However, his focus will seemingly be in a legal battle as Chris Nakamoto of WAFB9 was the first to report that the Louisiana State Police have issued an arrest warrant for the LSU wide receiver.
On Dec. 17, Lacy allegedly caused a hit-and-run crash that resulted in a death. Nakamoto relayed the following from the police report:
“As Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound lane pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge. Traveling behind the pickup truck was a 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 Kia Sorrento. Following the crash, Lacy drove around the crash scene and fled south on LA Hwy 20 without stopping to render aid, call emergency services, or report his involvement in the crash.”
A passenger in the Sorrento died after being critically injured in the crash, and the drivers of both vehicles also suffered injuries. Because of the death as a result of the accident, Lacy is facing charges of negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run. Police say Lacy and his representation have been in communication, are cooperating and are expected to turn him in.
After playing WR3 to Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. in 2023, Lacy finally got the opportunity to serve as the leading wideout this year in Baton Rouge. Although the offense was not nearly as productive in 2024, Lacy was second on the team in receiving yards after not playing in the Tigers’ bowl game (866 yards), and he led the team in receiving touchdowns (9).
Lacy wasn’t projected to be one of the top receivers in this year’s draft. In early big boards from ESPN’s staff and Dane Brugler of The Athletic, Lacy was nowhere to be found, but his ideal size and decent production likely solidified him as a late-round flier for teams looking for help at wide receiver. This development may deter teams from taking a chance on him, though, and he may face a tough challenge to make it to the NFL.
