Kansas City, MO – April 14, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, no stranger to the weight of loss, spoke out Sunday after the tragic death of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, who authorities say took his own life Saturday night. The news hit hard for Mahomes, who’s championed mental health since losing a close friend to suicide in college, pouring his heart into helping others find hope.
Lacy, a 24-year-old NFL Draft prospect, died in his car during a police pursuit in Houston, ESPN reported. It started with a family call—Lacy had fired a gun into the ground during an argument, then fled. The chase ended in heartbreak, leaving the NFL community reeling.
Mahomes, a Texas native like Lacy, didn’t hesitate. He took to Instagram with a raw, urgent plea:
“Please, reach out. You’re enough. Help’s there.”
Chiefs Kingdom felt the weight on X: “Pat’s words hit deep,” one fan wrote. “Lacy deserved better.” Another added, “Mahomes gets it—mental health matters.” The QB’s “Mahomies Foundation” pushes mental wellness, funding programs to break stigma and save lives. “We’re here so no one feels alone,” its mission reads.
Lacy’s star was rising—57 catches, 827 yards, 7 TDs at LSU in 2024 (NFL.com). His college QB, Jayden Daniels, posted tearful tributes on Instagram, sharing clips of Lacy’s electric plays. Weeks from a likely draft call, Lacy’s loss stings even deeper.
Mahomes, who led KC to three Super Bowls, knows pressure’s toll. “It’s okay to struggle—just don’t go it alone,” he told reporters Sunday. His words echo beyond football, a beacon for those in the dark.
The NFL pauses to mourn Lacy, but Mahomes’ message burns bright: help’s a call away. Chiefs fans rally behind their QB, hoping his plea saves someone, somewhere, today.
