The 2024 NFL season is the 105th National Football League (NFL). It is scheduled to begin on September 5, 2024, with the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, hosting the Baltimore Ravens.
Unfortunately, a young player who had just been selected by the Minnesota Vikings and had the chance to showcase his talent this season tragically passed away in a car accident.
Achievements of Khyree Jackson
Khyree Anthony Jackson was an American professional football player who played as a cornerback. He played for the Fort Scott Greyhounds, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Oregon Ducks.
He was born on August 11, 1999, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Jackson developed a passion for football from a young age and participated in high school football, recording 39 catches for 612 yards and 12 touchdowns in his senior year. After graduating in 2017, Jackson enrolled at Arizona Western College to continue his football activities but returned to Maryland due to homesickness. After leaving football for two years, Jackson decided to attend Fort Scott Community College in 2019. Jackson also considered becoming an NBA 2K League player, but he ultimately couldn’t abandon his love for football. At this school, Jackson resumed playing football and continually improved. During his time at school, Jackson recorded 25 tackles and 3 interceptions.
After this period, Jackson continued to advance in his football career and eventually decided to transfer to the Oregon Ducks. He started the 2023 season as a starting cornerback for the team. Thanks to his performance, Jackson was named to the 2023 All-Pac-12 First Team.
In the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Jackson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 108th overall pick.
The Tragic Incident
Jackson tragically passed away in a car accident early Saturday morning local time in Maryland. The two other people in the car with him also did not survive. According to the police, the accident was caused by a car attempting to change lanes on the highway, which collided with the car Jackson was in. Investigators initially determined that the accident might be related to drunk driving.
Previously, Jackson had participated in the Vikings’ rookie training and voluntary training camp, looking forward to making his season debut. Unfortunately, this wish will never come true.
In response to this tragedy, the NFL, the Vikings club, and the Oregon Ducks, where Jackson previously played, all issued statements expressing their sorrow over Jackson’s passing.
