Tragedy has struck the NFL world. Last night, Minnesota Vikings and former Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson was the victim in a fatal car accident in Maryland. Jackson was only 24 years old. The news broke this morning of Jackson’s passing via the Vikings official Twitter account.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter has a full account of the accident, and the story can be read here.
We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.
Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.
💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/pkgC4kQtWi
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 6, 2024
Details of the accident: https://t.co/7Ab4LHtsCd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 6, 2024
Jackson was originally with Alabama, even starting in a National Championship game. After two seasons with the Tide, Jackson transfered to Oregon where he became a Duck in his final year of college football. Moving to Eugene proved to be a smart decision for Jackson, as he earned All-Pac-12 honors.
Jackson recorded 34 total tackles, two sacks and three interceptions at Oregon last year. As a result, he was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Those of us at Seahawks Wire offer our prayers and sincerest condolences to Jackson’s family, as well as his former teammates with the Vikings and Ducks.
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