Kyren Lacy’s Father Shares Statement After NFL Draft Prospect’s Death at 24

• Kenny Lacy has spoken out after his son Kyren Lacy was discovered useless on Saturday, April 12
• The former Louisiana State University (LSU) extensive receiver, 24, died of a suspected suicide
• The NFL draft prospect was going through felony fees stemming from a Dec. 17 automotive crash that killed former marine, Herman Hall

Kyren Lacy’s father is talking out as he mourns the demise of the previous Louisiana State University (LSU) extensive receiver.

On Saturday, April 12, Kyren was discovered useless in Houston, ESPN, confirmed citing an LSU official. The 24-year-old’s reason behind demise is suspected to be suicide, WAFB and TMZ reported.

“Young parents, start talking to your kids at a very early age and make sure they are confident and comfortable confiding in you,” Kenny Lacy wrote on Facebook. “Don’t be cool with ‘I’m Alright, or I’m good’ when you know deep down something isn’t right.”

“Mental Health is actual, and for essentially the most half, it is invisible, do not ignore the indicators, even when they could appear small,” he continued. “Our lives have modified perpetually and it will by no means be okay, however God wanted my child greater than he was wanted right here.

He added, “This must be the largest capsule our households have needed to swallow however I do know the love and compassion in our households will get us by. This won’t ever get simpler, however we’ll study to dwell with it.”

“Check in your youngsters’ psychological!!!!!!!!!!!” Kenny concluded.

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LSU stated in an announcement they’re “saddened to study of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” per CBS News. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”

Lacy’s pal, Rontrell Sandolph, additionally paid tribute to the late athlete on Instagram, writing, “I’m so misplaced for phrases. I’m speechless. I went to sleep 4 occasions and woke as much as see if that was a dream.”

“All the talks, all of the tears, all the things, you realize GOD had us,” he continued, alongside a carousel of pictures and movies of Kyren. “The goals we had began to kick in, you making it to [the] NFL [and] me taking part in ball abroad. [Our] goals [were] coming to actuality.”

LSU, Louisiana State Police, Lacy’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, and his protection legal professional, Matthew Ory, didn’t reply to PEOPLE’s request for touch upon Sunday, April 13.

The demise of the NFL draft prospect got here as he was going through felony fees stemming from a Dec. 17 automotive crash that killed former marine, Herman Hall.

Kyren was accused of inflicting the crash after which fleeing the scene with out rendering support or calling authorities. He then declared for the 2025 NFL Draft two days after the incident.

It was confirmed in January that Kyren was charged with negligent murder, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a car.

According to ESPN, the athlete was later launched on bail. A grand jury was anticipated to start listening to proof within the case on Monday, April 14, WAFB reported.

If you or somebody you realize is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), textual content “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.