NFL bids farewell to Khyree Jackson! The tragic loss of the 24-year-old cornerback came as a shocker to all sporting fans. Just months ago, Jackson was a rising star making headlines during the NFL Draft. Now, his future is tragically cut short.

Early Saturday morning, the rookie cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings was involved in a fatal car accident in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Now, details are still emerging, but Maryland State Police have named 2 other victims – Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., who also died in the crash. According to reports, Hazel was driving a Dodge Charger with the CB in the passenger seat. Soon, a speeding Infiniti Q50 attempting to change lanes struck their car and a third vehicle leading to this tragedy. 

The news soon sent shockwaves through the NFL community. The Minnesota Vikings were one of the first to share this, calling themselves “devastated” by Jackson’s passing. The team’s rookie quarterback, JJ McCarthy, who was drafted by them in the first round this year, also mourned Jackson on his Instagram story.

“Too young, too much potential. Rest in peace to a phenomenal athlete but more importantly a really f***ing great man. See you in the next life fam,” McCarthy wrote. In the same 2024 draft, Jackson also fatefully landed with the Vikings in the fourth round, and many fans were excited to see him team up with McCarthy. But those dreams got shattered now!

Even Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams joined him by simply posting a black Instagram story with a broken heart emoji and the caption “damn bro,” expressing his grief. Now, beyond the NFL, the college football world is also mourning the loss of this young talent. 

College football mourns for NFL Rookie Khyree Jackson

As a former Alabama star, Khyree Jackson’s death brought a wave of grief to his college team as well. Having played under Nick Saban for two years, he sure left a mark on the Crimson Tide program.

The Alabama Recruits Instagram page shared a tribute, prompting a response from Nick Saban’s daughter, Kristen Saban. “Damnit. Prayers for his family,” she wrote, also reposting the news with a black and white photo of Jackson. Well, the CB shined in championship playoffs with Saban’s team. But his journey for excellence didn’t stop there. He then moved on to the Oregon Ducks, showcasing his impressive talent once again.

Today, his former coach at the University of Oregon, Dan Lanning, also shared a heartfelt message: “RIP Khyree…Love you. At a loss for words. I will miss your smile. Great player, better person.” Sure, Jackson will be deeply missed, not just for his athletic talent but also for the person he was. And the heartfelt tributes to him will remain in every heart forever!