Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson has died in a automobile accident, according to The Oregonian. He was 24 years outdated. Jackson was chosen by Minnesota out of Oregon within the fourth spherical of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 108 general choose.Â
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning confirmed the devastating news on social media, posting, “RIP Khyree… Love you @Real_Khyree perplexed. I’ll miss your smile. Nice participant higher particular person.”
The large-bodied cornerback, standing at 6-foot-4, 194 kilos, performed his college football in Eugene after transferring from Alabama, the place he performed after attending Fort Scott Neighborhood Faculty. In 2023, Jackson was named First Workforce All-Pac 12 after recording 34 complete tackles, 5 tackles for loss, two sacks, seven passes defensed and three interceptions in his lone season for the Geese.
Jackson was born in Higher Marlboro, Maryland, and performed his highschool ball at Dr. Henry A. Smart Jr.Â
This story was initially revealed by CBS Sports on July 6, 2024.
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