NFL star Amik Robertson has shared some of the final messages he exchanged with Kyren Lacy before the college football star’s death at 24.
The former LSU wide receiver reportedly took his own life – just days before he was due in court accused of negligent homicide.
Lacy was considered one of the top prospects coming out of college football ahead of the 2025 NFL draft.
He was arrested on January 13 over a December 17 car crash that killed a 78-year-old Louisiana man.
He was charged with negligent homicide, hit-and-run driving with serious injury or death and reckless operation with accident. Lacy was released on $151,000 bond.
Following Lacy’s death, Detroit Lions cornerback Robertson posted a number of tributes on social media. They were both natives of Thibodaux, Louisiana.
‘Take your rest lil bro,’ Robertson wrote on social media, alongside a number of pictures of them together.
Robertson also shared a screenshot of text messages he had exchanged with Lacy over recent months.
It showed that Robertson reached out to the college star around the time he was arrested by police.
‘I need you to trust the process and put it in God’s hands,’ he told Lacy. ‘I know this is a tough time but my faith (is) high. I don’t know what happened cause I don’t want to get into that.
‘But if you are in the wrong everyone makes mistakes. It’s all a learning process. Keep faith brodie… I’m always here, right or wrong.’
Robertson followed up his message with a now-poignant request: ‘Promise me to keep yo head on bro that’s all I ask. Don’t get discouraged by nothing.’
Lacy responded with a heart emoji and the message ‘I promise big bro!! We gone (sic) talk in person!’
A few months later, on March 26 – the same day Lacy took part in the LSU pro day – the receiver sent a text to Robertson which suggested they had spoken.
‘Appreciate dat bro needed to hear dat!!’ Lacy wrote. ‘They gone (sic) feel us!’
But on Sunday morning, it was reported that Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston.
Lacy had declared for this month’s NFL draft but his stock plummeted after his alleged involvement in the fatal accident.
Lacy was accused of driving recklessly – speeding and passing in a no-passing zone – when a motorist who was swerving to avoid Lacy´s Dodge Charger crashed head-on into another vehicle.
Herman Hall was involved in a head-on crash and died after being taken to the hospital, a police report said. Lacy was accused of fleeing the scene without calling for help.
But, following the 24-year-old’s death, Lacy’s attorney released a stunning statement accusing the authorities of a ‘witch hunt’.
‘Kyren’s was scheduled to have his matter heard before a grand jury tomorrow (Monday) wherein we were very confident the evidence, after being fully collected and reviewed, would lead to a declination of charges,’ they said.
‘From the very beginning, this so-called investigation took on the appearance of an overzealous, targeted effort – what can only be described as a witch hunt – fueled by who Kyren was and the public profile he carried.
‘The decision by the investigating agency to charge him at all, in our view, was not only unjustified, it was disturbing. It’s imperative to understand the Lafourche Parish District Attorney, to this day, has not formally charged Kyren.’
‘Kyren was a young man with immense promise, and he was crushed under the weight of an irresponsible and prejudiced process. The negative barrage on social media, the circulation of his mugshot by nearly every news outlet rather than a standard photo, the recent civil lawsuit filed against him that named another defendant who mysteriously wasn’t charged with a crime, only him, and the overall tone of coverage painted a deeply biased picture before he ever had the chance to defend himself.’
‘There was never a presumption of innocence which was exemplified by the NFL pulling his draft card over mere accusations without affording him the slightest chance to defend himself. The pressure and perception likely became unbearable.’
‘Let us be absolutely clear: This is far from over. We will be demanding a full and transparent review of how this investigation was conducted and why. Those responsible for this gross miscarriage of justice must and will be held accountable.’
‘In the meantime, we again urge everyone to respect the Lacy family’s privacy and allow them the dignity to mourn the loss of their beloved son.’
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