Investigators Believe He Could Be Victim Of Alcohol-Related Crash: 24-Year-Old Minnesota Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Dies Along With Two Others

A tragedy has struck the NFL family as Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was reportedly killed in a tragic accident in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Oregonian reports that according to Jackson’s agent, the 24-year-old’s tragic death comes as the result of an automobile accident. Minnesota Vikings 2024 fourth-round draft pick Khyree Jackson (left, with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy) died along with two others in a car crash on July 6. (Photo: Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Jackson’s mother confirmed the news to TMZ. She says she received the unfathomable call  at 4 a.m. on Saturday that her son had died in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.  Jackson’s journey to the NFL was truly a legendary one in the making, basically being out of football and working at a grocery store deli to make ends meet, and then persevering and eventually reaching his dream.& Khyree Jackson had potential for one of the best comeback stories in sports after he worked his way back to football from a grocery store deli. I’m beyond heartbroken for him, his family, and teammates. Be safe and love on your people. pic.twitter.com/rCfej6DKZV— Jason (@_jason_777) July 6, 2024 Jackson’s football journey started at& Dr....