Tyler Lacy

Tyler Lacy (born November 10, 1999) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Lacy was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life Lacy was born on November 10, 1999, in Garland, Texas. He is a cousin of former National Football League (NFL) player Aaron Ross, a Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants. He attended Sachse High School, being a consensus three-star recruit, and committed to play college football at Oklahoma State after his graduation from the school.

College career As freshman in 2018, Lacy redshirted and saw no game action at Oklahoma State. The following year, he started all 10 games in which he appeared, missing three due to injury, totaling 20 tackles, including two for a loss, with one sack and two pass breakups. In 2020, he remained a starter and was named honorable mention all-conference after leading the team's defensive line with 32 tackles and eight , additionally posting four sacks and five quarterback hurries.

Lacy earned a second honorable mention all-conference selection in 2021, additionally being named to their first-team All-Academic squad as he posted 34 tackles, 11 for-loss, and 3.5 sacks.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars Lacy was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round (130th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. He appeared in 15 games and posted 12 tackles and a pass deflection in his first season.

On August 26, 2025, Lacy was waived by the Jaguars as part of final roster cuts.

Detroit Lions On August 27, 2025, Lacy was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.