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The tragic death of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has prompted strong criticism of the NFL from his agent, who claims the league revoked Lacy’s NFL Combine invitation without fair consideration.
Lacy, 24, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday night following a police pursuit in Texas. In a heartfelt statement released Friday, his agent, Rocky Arceneaux of Alliance Sports, remembered Lacy as a gifted athlete and an even better person.
“Kyren was not only an exceptional talent, but also someone who brought light to everyone around him,” Arceneaux wrote. “He joined our Alliance family in December, and his positive energy touched both our staff and clients. Football wasn’t just his passion—it was a way for him to take care of the family he loved deeply.”
Arceneaux then turned to the NFL, expressing frustration over what he called a lack of fairness and transparency.
“Shame on the NFL for revoking Kyren’s Combine invitation without acknowledging the facts or giving him due process,” he said. “The league needs to reevaluate how it treats athletes in these situations. No one should be alienated from the dream they’ve worked tirelessly to achieve based on incomplete information.”
Arceneaux also criticized the handling of Lacy’s legal case, claiming there was a strong chance a grand jury would have declined to pursue the felony charge of negligent homicide that was pending against Lacy.
The charge stemmed from a fatal crash in December. Lacy was accused of speeding and illegally passing another vehicle, which allegedly led a motorist to swerve and collide with an oncoming car. Authorities said Lacy fled the scene, and a warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless driving. A grand jury was expected to review the case the Monday following his death.
“Kyren was devastated by the loss of Mr. Herman Hall,” Arceneaux noted. “He was prepared to face any civil consequences, regardless of the grand jury’s decision. Unfortunately, the system failed him—and now we mourn the loss of two lives.”
Lacy had recently declared for the NFL Draft after leading LSU with nine receiving touchdowns last season. However, his draft prospects took a significant hit following news of the crash and subsequent charges.
“K2, you should have had the opportunity to live your dream and step onto an NFL field,” Arceneaux added. “It’s heartbreaking that public pressure, social media attacks, and misinformation became too much for you. We hoped to see you thrive as a star wide receiver, but God must have needed you more. Your legacy will live on—we will not let your death be forgotten or ignored.”
On the night of his death, Lacy led law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Texas before crashing. When deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office reached his vehicle, they discovered he had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
