The dying of Kyren Lacy has shocked the sports activities world … with star athletes like Odell Beckham Jr. and Angel Reese paying tribute to the previous star LSU receiver.

Lacy — who scored 9 touchdowns final season — died on Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase in Houston, TX.

The dying of the 24-year-old soccer star got here simply days earlier than a Grand Jury was set to convene to listen to proof in a deadly visitors incident from December 2024 — which claimed the lifetime of a 78-year-old retired U.S. Marine. Lacy was accused of inflicting the crash and fleeing the scene with out calling for assist.

Lacy was additionally making ready for the 2025 NFL Draft — happening in simply 10 days — the place he had many specialists predicting he’d be a first-round draft choose.

Beckham — who additionally starred at LSU — shared a photograph on his Instagram with Kyren within the Tigers locker room … writing, “Relaxation simple lil bro.”

Odell wasn’t the one Louisiana State College star to precise condolences after the passing … Angel Reese additionally weighed in on the tragic story.

“Rip Kyren🥺so unhappy man,” the WNBA star wrote on X. She additionally reminded individuals to verify on the psychological well being of their mates, saying “you by no means know what somebody goes by means of!”

Leonard Fournette, a former NFL and LSU standout, shared an Instagram DM with Lacy … saying he just lately spoke to Kyren.

“Misplaced for phrases,” Fournette mentioned, “speak to you final week.”

“Actually was excited to see this younger man get within the league. Maintain on to your family members. Get your relaxation 2. Praying for your loved ones.”

Russell Wilson, Jayden Daniels, Le’Veon Bell, Ja’Marr Chase, and Kyler Murray additionally paid their respects on social media.

“One of many saddest tales throughout man, RIP to Kyren Lacy,” Murray mentioned. “My ideas and prayers are along with his household and the LSU group.”