The Vikings have introduced Jackson’s dying.
“We’re devastated by the information of Khyree Jackson’s dying following an in a single day automotive accident,” the staff stated in a press release. “Our ideas are with Khyree’s household, buddies, teammates and coaches, in addition to all of the victims of this tragic accident.”
Homeowners Mark and Zygi Wilf stated in their very own assertion:
“We’re deeply saddened by the information of Khyree’s passing,” . “Khyree had an especially shiny future forward of him as a participant, and it was clear he was devoted to being an amazing one who made a optimistic distinction in individuals’s lives. We’re enthusiastic about Khyree’s household and buddies and all members of the Minnesota Vikings following this devastating loss.”
The auto accident occurred at 3:14 a.m. Saturday morning in Higher Marlboro, Maryland, which is Jackson’s hometown. Based on a Maryland State Police information launch (h/t Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Put up), Jackson was the entrance passenger in a Dodge Charger concerned within the crash. The investigation indicated that one other automotive was trying to alter lanes earlier than putting the automotive that Jackson was touring in, forcing the Dodge Charger off the highway the place it struck a number of tree stumps. All three passengers driving within the Dodge Charger have died. Investigators believes “alcohol might have been a contributing circumstance within the crash.”
After spending time with Fort Scott Neighborhood Faculty and Alabama to start his collegiate profession, Jackson discovered his footing after transferring to Oregon for the 2023 marketing campaign. The cornerback earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors this previous season after ending with 34 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions, a efficiency that helped make him a fourth-round decide by the Vikings throughout April’s draft.
“[He has a] actually aggressive mindset, [is a] play press man,” Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah stated following the draft, by way of the staff’s web site. “You realize, actually good perception we received from considered one of our former coaches … in regards to the particular person and various things like that and the way he would slot in. So simply actually excited so as to add him in with the mentality he can convey to that room.”
We right here at PFR want to prolong our condolences to Jackson’s household, buddies and colleagues.
