Kyren Lacy, the top NFL Draft prospect that Louisiana police have an arrest warrant for, is fully cooperating with authorities, his agent says.
Louisiana police said in a statement Friday that they want Lacy for negligent homicide after allegedly fleeing a crash scene where his driving caused an accident that killed a 78-year-old former marine.
The 24-year-old was considered by many to be a first-round pick in this year’s Draft and he declared for the NFL just two days after the crash.
His agent, Rocky Arceneaux, posted a statement on social media that said: ‘We are aware of the allegations that have been made regarding Kyren Lacy, and we want to take this opportunity to address them.
‘First and foremost, Kyren is fully cooperating with the authorities. We strongly believe that the facts will ultimately demonstrate the truth, but we respect the need for a full and thorough investigation.
The 24-year-old had been anticipated by many to be a first round pick in the NFL Draft
The crash occurred two days before Lacy, 24, declared for the NFL Draft in 2025
‘We recognize the concern and questions that may arise from these recent allegations. To anyone impacted, directly or indirectly, we want to assure that this matter is being taken very seriously, and we are committed to resolving it responsibly.
‘Out of respect for the investigation and everyone involved, we will not be making further comments at this time.’
A statement from Louisiana Police said: ‘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.
‘The investigation revealed that the crash occurred as a 2023 Dodge Charger was traveling south on LA Hwy 20.
‘The driver of the Dodge Charger, later identified as 24-year-old Kyren Lacy of Thibodaux, recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the centerline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated No-Passing Zone.
‘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.’
Lacy declared for the NFL Draft on Dec. 19, two days after the incident, captioning his post: ‘The time is now!!’
Lacy wrote: ‘I want to express my appreciation to all my coaches, support staff and trainers for helping me develop as a football player but most importantly as a person.
‘Although we didn’t accomplish our goal of winning a national championship, I promise to take all of those life lessons with me in the next chapter of my life.’
He had his career-best year at LSU in 2024, taking 58 catches for 866 yards and a team high of nine touchdowns in 12 games.
Over a three-year stretch with the Tigers, the 6-foot-2 Lacy had 112 catches, 1,692 yards and 16 TDs.
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