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Former Alabama football and Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson died in a car accident on Saturday morning. He was 24 years old.
The news was reported by numerous outlets, including The Oregonian’s James Crepea, who cited Jackson’s agent and former high school coach on his X account (formerly Twitter). The Minnesota Vikings, who drafted Jackson in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, later confirmed the news.
The Maryland State Police issued a news release Saturday morning, identifying Isaiah Hazel as the driver — Jackson, along with former Florida State and Penn State cornerback Anthony Lytton Jr., were passengers, and both were pronounced deceased at the scene.
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.
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 6, 2024
“We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident,” the Vikings said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.”
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning, Jackson’s last collegiate coach, was one of several people who reacted to the news of the defensive back’s death.
RIP Khyree… Love you @Real_Khyree at a loss for words. I will miss your smile. Great player better person.
— Dan Lanning (@CoachDanLanning) July 6, 2024
Jackson reportedly died in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, his mother confirmed to TMZ. This comes months after the Vikings selected him with the eighth pick of the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jackson attended Dr. Henry Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.
After high school, Jackson attended Arizona Western…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-07-06 16:07:47
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