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LSU statement on Kyren Lacy after former receiver found dead at 24 years old

Former LSU football receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead on Saturday night, LSU announced on social media Sunday.

The cause of the 24-year-old's death is not immediately known.

"We're saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy," LSU wrote in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing."

Lacy caught 58 passes for 866 yards with seven touchdowns last season, emerging as one of the better receivers in the country in his fifth college season and third with the Tigers.