Khyree Jackson, a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings, died Saturday morning, shocking the NFL world. Jackson, 24, and two pals were murdered in a three-car accident, with preliminary indications indicating alcohol may have been involved.
A promising career was cut short.
Jackson, a fourth-round draft pick, had a great college career at Alabama and Oregon before joining the Vikings. His time at Alabama coincided with several current Detroit Lions players, amplifying the impact of his death on the team.
Former Crimson Tide teammates Brian Branch and Terrion Arnold paid tribute to Khyree Jackson on social media.
Arnold wrote on Twitter, “The journey it took for you to get to where you was at and you really accomplished your goals of making it to the NFL, you really looked out for me. A true brother and all you wanted to do was see me succeed and vice versa always love slim❤️.”
Branch shared similar sentiments, posting, “I ain’t shed a tear in a min, this one hurt.”
Lions receiver Jameson Williams, who spent a year at Alabama with Jackson, also conveyed his sorrow, writing on Instagram, “I’m hurt damn ski. Can’t fake sht. Don’t feel real, my brother.”
A Community in Mourning
Our thoughts go out to the friends, family, and teammates affected by this loss. Khyree Jackson’s untimely death is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the deep bonds formed through the shared pursuit of dreams and excellence in sports.
