LSU player named by PFF as one of the top breakout candidates in college football in 2024

An LSU Tigers fifth-year senior was named by Pro Football Focus this week as one of the top breakout candidates in college football in 2024.  PFF named 10 players that they believe will enjoy breakout seasons this fall and Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy was among those 10 players.  Lacy is a former four-star recruit […]

Zach Ragan — Tennessee Volunteers News Writer
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An LSU Tigers fifth-year senior was named by Pro Football Focus this week as one of the top breakout candidates in college football in 2024. 

PFF named 10 players that they believe will enjoy breakout seasons this fall and Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy was among those 10 players. 

Lacy is a former four-star recruit who signed with Louisiana out of high school. He spent two seasons with the Ragin' Cajuns before transferring to LSU ahead of the 2022 season. 

From PFF: Lacy was definitely overshadowed by Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. last fall, but that doesn’t mean he’s not an exceptional talent in his own right. This season, he’ll likely enter fall camp as WR1 on LSU’s roster, ready to take on a bigger role in the offense.

Lacy is another deep threat with good speed. He led all LSU receivers in yards per catch (18.6) and yards after the catch per reception (7.1) last season, with Jayden Daniels producing a 150.6 passer rating when throwing Lacy's way.

If the fifth-year senior can fill the void Nabers and Thomas left, he could be the next great wide receiver to get drafted out of LSU next spring.

Lacy caught 24 passes for 268 yards as a junior in 2022. This past season, the Louisiana native caught 30 passes for 558 yards and seven touchdowns while playing in 13 games for the Tigers. 

The fifth-year senior is expected to be one of LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's top targets in 2024. With Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr off to the NFL, there should be plenty of opportunities for Lacy to shine in Baton Rouge this fall. 

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