Minnesota Vikings will honor deceased cornerback Khyree Jackson by paying out his signing bonus to his estate. The 24-year-old NFL rookie was tragically killed in a car crash earlier this month along with two of his high school teammates. The Vikings will also cover a large portion of his funeral expenses and players will wear a Jackson sticker on their helmets in 2024. Jackson, who was a fourth-round draft pick by the team in April, was in the running to earn a starting position at the upcoming training camp. The Vikings expressed devastation upon learning of his passing and described Jackson as a resilient individual striving to become the best version of himself.
The tragic car crash that claimed the lives of Jackson, Isaiah Hazel, and Anthony Lytton, Jr. occurred in Maryland when their vehicle was struck by another speeding vehicle. The team spoke to Jackson’s family and released a statement expressing heartbreak over the loss. Investigators believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. Jackson had a successful college career, playing at Alabama and Oregon, and was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection last season.
A remembrance vigil at the high school where the three young men won a state championship turned tragic after a fatal shooting broke out, leading to one death and another person being hospitalized. Police are investigating the cause of the shooting, but the victims’ identities and the circumstances remain unclear. The Viking organization is reeling from both losses and continues to honor Jackson’s memory.
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