Detroit Lions athlete Amik Robertson is remembering his final moments with 2025 draft prospect Kyren Lacy ahead of his sudden death at the age of 24.
“Forever 2,” Robertson, 26, wrote via Instagram Stories on Sunday, April 13, alongside a photo of Lacy in his LSU uniform. “Take your rest lil bro 💜.”
News broke several hours earlier that Lacy, a former wide receiver for Louisiana State University, had died. A cause of death has not been confirmed. (Us Weekly has reached out for comment.)
Robertson also shared a screenshot of the pair’s last text messages on his Instagram Story on Sunday.
“I need you to trust the process & put it in God’s hands. I know this is a tough time, but my faith high,” Robertson wrote on January 11, presumably referring to Lacy’s alleged hit-and-run case. “I don’t know what happened ‘cause I don’t wanna 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.”
Lacy replied, “All love, brother.”
Lacy was arrested in December 2024 for his alleged involvement in a fatal car accident. He was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving before being released on bond. Lacy denied any involvement in the incident. A grand jury hearing regarding the case was scheduled for Monday, April 14, one day after news of Lacy’s death made headlines.
In response to Lacy’s message, Robertson also asked the former LSU star to “promise me to keep yo head on.”
“That’s all I ask,” Robertson penned. “Don’t get discouraged by nothing.”
Lacy dropped a “heart” on the message and then said, “I promise, big bro! We gone talk in person!”
Lacy sent another message to Robertson late last month.
2025 NFL Draft hopeful Kyren Lacy died days before a grand jury was set to begin arguments over his alleged hit-and-run case. News of Lacy’s death was confirmed by local Louisiana outlet WAFB 9 just one day before the hearing was scheduled to begin on April 14, 2025. The former Louisiana State University wide receiver […]
“Appreciate dat bro,” he wrote on March 26. “Needed to hear dat!! They gone feel us!”
Robertson responded, “[You know] it! 🤝.”
Ahead of his death, Lacy had declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.
“LSU has truly made a big impact on my life on and off the field these past three years,” Lacy wrote in a December 2024 Instagram statement. “Playing in Death Valley, for the best fans in the country, was an experience I will never forget. Not too many people get to fulfill a dream like this. I am forever grateful for it.”
He added, “I am so appreciative of my support system (family, trainers, mentors, etc) who have been there for me through the highs and the lows. Thank y’all for always believing in me! With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft!”
The draft is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 24, which is 11 days after Lacy’s death.
