Former Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson tragically killed in Maryland car crash
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed in a car crash in Maryland on Saturday morning, police and the team announced.
Jackson, 24, was among three people who died in a three-car crash overnight in Prince George’s County, according to Maryland State Police.
The Vikings released a statement expressing their devastation after speaking with Jackson's family.
"I am heartbroken by the loss of Khyree," said Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in the statement. "Throughout the pre-draft process, we saw his determination to achieve his goals both professionally and personally. His story was one of resilience, and he was taking steps to become the best version of himself, not just for him but for those who cared about and looked up to him."
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Jackson was a fourth-round pick by the Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft. He spent two years at Alabama before transferring to Oregon for his final college season, where he started at cornerback.
Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning paid tribute to Jackson on social media, writing on X: "I will miss your smile. Great player, better person."
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