Kyren Lacy’s loss is going to be felt in LSU for some time. His untimely demise not only ended a promising pro career that was yet to start but also left an irreparable void among his teammates. Lacy’s death affected many players associated with LSU, including those who are in the NFL now, like Jayden Daniels. His peers, who will take the stage after a brilliant season from Lacy last season, honor his contribution. Lacy’s mother, Kandace Washington, also shared an emotional message remembering her son.

Garrett Nussmeier played with Kyren Lacy in 2024, which saw the WR racking up 58 catches for 866 yards, and 10 TDs. Ahead of the draft this season, Lacy was looking to join his friend and former teammates, Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels, in the NFL. Unfortunately, a run-in with the law after being involved in the death of a senior citizen took a toll on his career. Kyren Lacy took his own life on April 12, just shy of two weeks before the draft. The entire program mourned his loss, including Nussmeier.

The QB recently stepped up to honor Lacy’s memory. He and the WR room stood against two portraits of the WR during LSU’s Media Day. Receivers Aaron Anderson and Zavion Thomas individually posed with them, showing that Lacy’s legacy in the program is still remembered. The LSU team is also making sure that Kyren Lacy’s name continues to ring in the locker room. This comes after Kandace Washington shared a heartfelt message for her departed son.

Kyren Lacy’s memory continues to be championed by his mother and the Thibodaux community. Washington has started a new initiative in the WR’s name, hoping to enrich other young student-athletes’ lives. As a heartbroken Washington copes with the loss of her son, she also shares with the world how much Lacy was loved in the family. Garrett Nussmeier, a true leader, also extended his support to the grieving mother.

Kyren Lacy’s mom shares an emotional message in his memory

Washington, after Lacy’s death, has dedicatedly worked to keep Kyren Lacy’s spirit alive. She sports a smile on her social media posts, all of which are related to the WR in some way or other. In a recent Instagram post, Washington’s pain cracked through the strength she carries. She shared a series of throwback photographs of Kyren Lacy and his siblings. She wrote in the caption, “Life is so unfair and unexpected…..I was not supposed to bury my baby… yet, and still, I thank you, God, for 24 years! You trusted me to be Kyren’s earthy covering and I pray I made you proud! Jesus!!! Rest well, my baby! Momma, miss you soooo much!!!”

Sadly, this is the second time Washington has seen the devastation of suicide in her family. When she was young, she also lost her father to suicide. Yet, she soldiers on in life, deriving strength from these traumatic incidents. LSU has not backed away from supporting Washington in her time of need. She thanked the program for coming down to spend time with her sons, Liam and Jayden, taking them fishing. Also, Garrett Nussmeier responded with a “🙏🏻❤️” in the above post.

Kandace Washington has lost her son, and LSU lost a special player in Kyren Lacy. His loss continues to be felt by his program, and the wound it left on Washington will still take some time to heal. But the LSU team is also making sure that Kyren Lacy’s name continues to ring in the locker room.