Kyren Lacy; Malik Nabers. Photo:
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Malik Nabers is mourning the loss of his former LSU teammate Kyren Lacy.
Following the news that Lacy died of an apparent suicide after leading Houston-area police on a chase on Saturday, April 12, Nabers, 21, penned an emotional tribute to his late friend on social media.
“Pain. Numb. Sad. Sorrowful. Downcast. Hurt. Broken. Devastated. Empty. Miserable 💔💔,” the Giants wide receiver began in his post on Instagram, which included a carousel of images of the two former teammates over the years.
Nabers continued, “So this how it feels huh!! To lose a part of yo heart😢. Damn you loved unconditionally❤️❤️. You put a smile on everyone’s face ig we forgot to give you the same smile😭😭. When we had that talk before dat game I made history, I realized we was twins across Louisiana tryna get it the same way😭😭.”
Kyren Lacy #2 of the LSU Tigers in action against the Oklahoma Sooners during a game at Tiger Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jonathan Bachman/Getty
Nabers looked back on giving Lacy “the tightest hug ever” when he “just” saw him recently. “Why you ain’t call leek brudda,” he continued. “yk I had you bruh whatever u needed!! Dude ya f—in hurt me bruh!!!”
The Giants wide receiver said, “This the first day of my life I felt the world go by slower then it ever did🥺🥺 I can play back every memory in my head and you saying I ain’t gone be able to joce wit ya nomo??!!! WHAT? You serious 2??😭😭😭😭 #dontplay2.”
Kyren Lacy and Malik Nabers. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert
Other NFL stars reacted to Lacy’s passing in the comments of Naber’s post. Fellow LSU teammate and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels wrote, “like 2 f—ed me up fr,” referring to Lacy by his No. 2 jersey.
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell left a heart emoji in the comments, while Nabers’ Giants teammate Darius Slayton shared a prayer hands emoji.
Lacy was found dead by deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office at approximately 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, after he crashed his car near the 25900 block of Aldine Westfield, about 25 miles north of downtown Houston, PEOPLE confirmed.
Wide receiver Kyren Lacy #2 of the LSU Tigers prior to their game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Oxford, Mississippi. Michael Chang/Getty
The LSU star’s death came two days before a grand jury in Louisiana was expected to begin hearing evidence regarding a Dec. 17, 2024 car accident that killed a former marine.
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Lacy was accused of causing the crash and then fleeing the scene without rendering aid or calling authorities. He then declared for the 2025 NFL Draft two days after the incident.
In January, Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle. He was later released on bail.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.
