Agent of Late LSU Prospect Kyren Lacy Criticizes NFL for Early Judgments Amid Legal Issues
Kyren Lacy's agent speaks out against the NFL's decision to revoke his combine invitation before a grand jury indictment, highlighting the pressures faced by the young player before his tragic passing.
Less than a week after Kyren Lacy, the former LSU standout and 2025 NFL Draft prospect, died of an apparent suicide while pursued by authorities, the late wide receiver’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, criticized the NFL for prematurely judging his client and intensifying pressure on the 24-year-old Lacy in the lead-up to his death.
Lacy’s death occurred just two days before he was slated to appear before a Houston grand jury regarding criminal charges stemming from a December 2024 car crash, which led to a fatal collision due to his alleged speeding. Harris County authorities mentioned that Lacy was involved in a family dispute on the day of his death and had allegedly discharged a weapon before fleeing the scene and later crashed with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Before these events unfolded, Lacy was notably not invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, which showcases top draft candidates, as his legal troubles developed. This, Arceneaux stated, was disgraceful on the part of the NFL.
“As stated by [Kyren’s] attorney, there was a high probability the felony charge of negligent homicide would have been declined by a grand jury this past Monday,” Arceneaux said in his statement. “Kyren was heartbroken over the tragic loss of [the fatal accident]. He was willing to adhere to any civil matters, regardless of the grand jury’s decision. Yet, the system failed us, and we are mourning the loss of two lives.”
“To the NFL, shame on you for revoking Kyren’s combine invitation without acknowledgment or consideration of the facts,” Arceneaux added. “I urge you to re-evaluate your process and provide athletes with the necessary due process before alienating them from their peers and the dreams they have worked so hard for. Shame on the investigative agencies for focusing more on public perception and the pressure to charge someone than on properly investigating the facts. … [Kyren] deserved the opportunity to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL, which was just a week away. The pressure, public scrutiny, and social media bullying, all without the facts, became too heavy to bear.”
