Washington. Khyree Jackson, lately chosen by the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, died early Saturday morning together with two different younger males in a automobile accident on the outskirts of Washington, native police reported.
Jackson, 24, was chosen within the fourth spherical of the NFL draft in April and had but to make his debut in a Vikings uniform.
The promising cornerback was driving as co-pilot with two former highschool teammates who additionally died within the crash.
In accordance with Maryland State Police, the car was struck by one other automobile earlier than leaving the freeway and crashing into some timber.
Police suspect alcohol consumption could have been an element within the collision, which is beneath investigation.
“I’m devastated by this information,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell stated. “Khyree introduced an infectious power to our facility and our workforce. His confidence and fascinating persona shortly caught the eye of his teammates.”
Earlier than being drafted by Minnesota, Jackson performed two seasons on the College of Alabama and one on the College of Oregon.
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– 2024-07-16 03:25:36
