Kyren Lacy‘s death was untimely! The fire went out too soon. And, Kenny Lacy’s tribute to his son, Kyren, on April 28, 2025, hit hard. It was raw, emotional, and real. Kyren, a rising star in the LSU program and a 2025 NFL Draft prospect, had been through a lot in his short life. He was struggling with financial hardship, facing legal troubles, and dealing with pressures only a few could understand. But when things became rough, there was one person who was always there, no matter what, i.e., Jayden Daniels.
On April 28, 2025, in a 30-second clip posted by @_MLFootball, Kenny Lacy laid it bare. He remarked, “All of the things I wanted to do as a father for my son. A lot of things that I couldn’t do financially. You, no matter what, no matter what.” Jayden didn’t just show up for Kyren on the field; he was there through the toughest moments. But his tragic death was a harsh reminder of the unseen battles that many young athletes tend to face.
After a volatile argument with a family member, Kyren fled, as he led the police on a chase before his car crashed in Spring, Texas. He was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as a handgun was recovered at the scene.
Heartbreaking: Kyren Lacy’s dad gets emotional speaking on how influential Jayden Daniels was on his son‘s life
“All of the things I wanted to do as a father for my son. A lot of things that I couldn’t do financially. You, no matter what, no matter what”
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) April 28, 2025
Prior to his death, Kyren was also dealing with serious legal issues. This included a fatal car crash that killed an elderly Marine veteran in December 2024, as he faced charges of negligent homicide and reckless driving. And, facing the emotional trauma of it all, Kenny Lacy didn’t shy away from the hard truths in his public statements.
He had a special message for parents, urging them to “check on your kids’ mental health.” And, it came with a request not to brush off signs of distress. He added, “Don’t be cool with ‘I’m Alright, or I’m good’ when you know deep down something isn’t right.”
And in the midst of the pain, Kenny’s message wasn’t just more than about grief, it prompted action. He said, “This has to be the biggest pill our families have had to swallow… this will never get easier, but we’ll learn to live with it.” The tributes for Kyren poured in from LSU and his friends, especially from his close friend Jayden Daniels.
Jayden Daniels’ heartfelt message for Kyren Lacy
Commanders‘ QB Jayden Daniels and Kyren Lacy shared a special connection beyond the locker room at LSU. In their first season together in 2022, Daniels led the offense, as he threw for 2,913 yards, and Lacy, in his first season at LSU, had a strong start with 24 receptions and 2 touchdowns.
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In 2023, Daniels earned the prestigious Heisman Trophy, their partnership reached its peak. In that season, Daniels threw for over 3,800 yards, contributing 40 touchdowns, and became a dual-threat with 1,100 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Lacy earned 30 receptions for 558 yards and 7 touchdowns. Together, they led LSU to become the top offense in the nation.
On social media, after Lacy’s death, Daniels poured his heart out on Instagram. His heartfelt message is enough to make anyone cry. He wrote, “It was your turn next, bro. We were gonna be there right with u, i swear. Till next time, brudda … we gonna hold it down for u. You’re gon live your dreams through us. Hope you’re at peace now.” He continued, “Love,u brudda fr. Always believed in u, always was there when u needed and vice versa.”
Further, he concluded, “U always brought that energy and positivity no matter what … a real one! showed love from the first day. had you back no matter what!!” They were frontline together every time, and these moments are synced in his heart. “Till next time, brother,” he wrote emotionally. Truly, their bond transcends football and is marked till eternity.
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