Khyree Jackson Explained

Khyree Jackson
Number:31
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:11 August 1999
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Death Place:Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:194
College:Fort Scott (2019)
Alabama (2021–2022)
Oregon (2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:4
Draftpick:108
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Khyree Anthony Jackson (August 11, 1999 – July 6, 2024) was an American professional football player who played as a cornerback. He played college football for the Fort Scott Greyhounds, the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oregon Ducks. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft, but died two months later in a traffic collision.

Early life and high school

Jackson was born in Washington, D.C., on August 11, 1999,[1] [2] to Raymond and Ebbony Jackson.[3] At the age of five, he took up track and field, progressing to flag football two years later.[1] After starting his high school football career at Springbrook High School in White Oak, Maryland, Jackson transferred to Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro partway through his sophomore year.[4] In 2018, his senior season at Wise, Jackson made 39 receptions for 612 yards and 12 touchdowns. Wise went 14–0 and captured a state championship, with Jackson playing wide receiver and defensive back.[5] [6]

College career

Arizona Western

Poor grades limited Jackson's college opportunities, and he originally enrolled at Arizona Western College.[7] He became homesick and dropped out of Arizona Western, moving back to Maryland before he played a game for the Matadors.[8] While living with his parents, Jackson took up jobs at Six Flags America, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Harris Teeter. An avid NBA 2K player, Jackson contemplated a career in esports.

Fort Scott CC

After receiving an email from coach Kale Pick asking if he wanted to play wide receiver for their college football team,[9] Jackson enrolled at Fort Scott Community College in 2019.[10] Although he had been recruited as a wide receiver, Jackson was more interested in playing cornerback, and he convinced the coaching staff to let him change positions partway through the season.[11] In his one season with the Fort Scott Greyhounds, Jackson had 25 tackles and three interceptions, and his junior college success earned attention from NCAA Division I football programs.[12]

East Mississippi CC

Jackson transferred to East Mississippi Community College for the 2020 season, but that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]

Alabama

In 2021, he was given the opportunity to play Division I football as a backup for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[14] [15] Jackson got his first career start in the 2021 National Championship versus Georgia.[16] Jackson finished the season with seven tackles and two pass deflections.[17] On November 21, 2022, Jackson was suspended by head coach Nick Saban for undisclosed reasons.[18] [19] Jackson finished the 2022 season with seven tackles with one going for a loss in nine games before being suspended.[20] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal to finish his career elsewhere.[21] [22]

Oregon

Jackson ultimately decided to transfer to the Oregon Ducks,[23] [24] with whom he opened the 2023 season as a starting cornerback.[25] During the season, Jackson had three interceptions, seven pass deflections, two quarterback sacks and 34 tackles. For his performance, Jackson was named First Team All Pac-12 for the 2023 season.[26] [27]

College statistics

YearGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR Yds TD
Fort Scott CC Greyhounds (NJCAA)
20198 8 25 22 3 0 0 3 45 15.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alabama Crimson Tide
202112 12 7 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20229 9 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oregon Ducks
202312 12 34 25 9 2 7 3 7 2.3 7 0 0 0 0 0

Professional career

Jackson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the 108th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.[28] Prior to his death, Jackson was in the running to earn a starting cornerback job at the Vikings' training camp set to begin in late July.[29]

Death

Khyree Jackson, along with two of his former high school teammates, were killed in a car crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in the early morning hours of July 6, 2024, when another driver attempted to change lanes at a high speed and struck two vehicles, including the one in which Jackson was a passenger. He was 24.[30] [31] Police believe that alcohol was involved.[32]

Memorial service

At his memorial service at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School, two people were shot, one fatally.[33] As of July 14, 2024, local police are investigating the shooting.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Khyree Anthony Jackson Obituary . Precious Memories Funeral Home . September 13, 2024.
  2. Web site: Khyee Jackson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . Pro Football Reference . September 13, 2024.
  3. News: Crepea . James . 'People are going to chase their goals because of stories like Khyree's': Oregon football holds vigil for former cornerback Khyree Jackson . . . July 10, 2024 . July 11, 2024.
  4. News: Giannotto . Mark . Prince George's County football notebook: Khyree Jackson adds another dimension to Wise's budding aerial attack . . November 21, 2016 . September 13, 2024 . limited.
  5. News: Jackman . Tom . Errigo . Michael . NFL rookie Khyree Jackson, two former teammates killed in Maryland crash . The Washington Post . July 6, 2024 . September 13, 2024 . limited.
  6. News: Adornato . Gary . Vikings' rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 high school teammates killed in car crash . . July 6, 2024 . September 13, 2024.
  7. News: Lewis . Alec . Vikings NFL Draft pick Khyree Jackson ready to write next chapter of his wild story . . . May 6, 2024 . September 13, 2024 . subscription.
  8. News: Inabinett . Mark . Khyree Jackson: 'I know my season's going to be dedicated to him in every way possible' . AL.com . Advance Publications . July 20, 2024 . September 13, 2024.
  9. News: Dohn . Brian . JUCO CB Khyree Jackson discusses extraordinary path to Alabama . . August 15, 2020 . September 13, 2024.
  10. News: Young . Lindsey . From Deli Employee of Month to Draft Pick: CB Khyree Jackson Took Unique Path to Vikings . . April 27, 2024 . September 13, 2024.
  11. News: Mizutani . Dane . The incredible journey that led cornerback Khyree Jackson to the Vikings . . April 27, 2024 . September 13, 2024 . subscription.
  12. News: Cleary . Olivia . Remembering the Career of Oregon Football CB, Minnesota Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson . Sports Illustrated . July 6, 2024 . September 13, 2024.
  13. News: Lindsey . Young . 5 Things to Know About Vikings New CB Khyree Jackson . vikings.com . Minnesota Vikings Football . April 30, 2024 . July 6, 2024 . July 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706172319/https://www.vikings.com/news/khyree-jackson-nfl-draft-5-things-to-know . live .
  14. Web site: Zenitz . Matt . Alabama adds another Saturday commitment . AL.com . August 15, 2020 . December 7, 2023 . December 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180842/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2020/08/alabama-adds-another-saturday-commitment.html . live .
  15. Martin . Tyler . Talented JUCO DB Khyree Jackson Signs With Alabama Football . Sports Illustrated . December 16, 2020 . December 7, 2023 . December 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180701/https://www.si.com/college/alabama/player-development/talented-juco-db-khyree-jackson-signs-with-alabama-football . live .
  16. Web site: Kelly . Nick . Why Alabama football's Khyree Jackson is out of transfer portal but is about to go back in . The Tuscaloosa News . December 1, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208173422/https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/12/01/khyree-jackson-alabama-football-transfer-portal-nick-saban-crimson-tide/69691975007/ . live .
  17. Web site: Spurr . AJ . Alabama Crimson Tide Snapshot Profile: No. 6 Khyree Jackson . Roll Tide Wire . March 22, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208173422/https://rolltidewire.usatoday.com/gallery/alabama-football-roster-defensive-back-khyree-jackson/ . live .
  18. Web site: Weber . Alex . Nick Saban announces that defensive back Khyree Jackson is currently suspended . On3.com . November 21, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208173423/https://www.on3.com/college/alabama-crimson-tide/news/nick-saban-announces-that-defensive-back-khyree-jackson-is-currently-suspended/ . live .
  19. Web site: Rodak . Mike . Alabama cornerback, once a starter, now suspended by team . AL.com . November 21, 2022 . December 8, 2023.
  20. Web site: Goodbread . Chase . Alabama football CB Khyree Jackson suspended . The Tuscaloosa News . November 21, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208173421/https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/11/21/alabama-football-cb-khyree-jackson-suspended/69668044007/ . live .
  21. Web site: Rodak . Mike . Suspended Alabama cornerback enters transfer portal . AL.com . November 23, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208173422/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2022/11/suspended-alabama-cornerback-enters-transfer-portal.html . live .
  22. Alabama Defensive Back Khyree Jackson Enters NCAA Transfer Portal . Walsh . Christopher . Sports Illustrated . November 23, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . July 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712120647/https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/alabama-defensive-back-khyree-jackson-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal . live .
  23. Torres . Max . Cornerback Khyree Jackson Opens up on Transferring to Oregon . Sports Illustrated . April 25, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . July 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712120641/https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/khyree-jackson-opens-up-on-transferring-to-oregon . live .
  24. Web site: Crepea . James . Former Alabama cornerback Khyree Jackson commits to transfer to Oregon Ducks . Oregon Live . December 18, 2022 . December 8, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208181952/https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2022/12/former-alabama-cornerback-khyree-jackson-commits-to-transfer-to-oregon-ducks.html . live .
  25. Web site: Crepea . James . Khyree Jackson 'stepping up to the challenge' as Oregon football's No. 1 cornerback . Oregon Live . September 29, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . July 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712120642/https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2023/09/khyree-jackson-stepping-up-to-the-challenge-as-oregon-footballs-no-1-cornerback.html . live .
  26. Web site: Crepea . James . 9 Oregon football players named to AP all-Pac-12 teams, Bo Nix offensive player of the year . Oregon Live . December 7, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . December 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208031919/https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2023/12/9-oregon-football-players-named-to-ap-all-pac-12-teams-bo-nix-offensive-player-of-the-year.html . live .
  27. Web site: Nix Wins Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208183030/https://pac-12.com/article/2023/12/05/nix-wins-pac-12-offensive-player-year . dead . December 8, 2023 . Pac-12 Conference . December 5, 2023 . December 8, 2023.
  28. Web site: Crepea . James . April 27, 2024 . Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson selected by Minnesota Vikings in 4th round with No. 108 pick in NFL draft . June 9, 2024 . OregonLive.com . June 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240609015846/https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2024/04/oregon-cornerback-khyree-jackson-selected-by-minnesota-vikings-in-4th-round-with-no-108-pick-in-nfl-draft.html . live .
  29. Web site: Vikings' Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland . ABC News . July 10, 2024 . July 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240710134231/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/vikings-khyree-jackson-2-former-college-football-players-111717725 . live .
  30. Web site: Triple Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Prince George's County . July 9, 2024 . news.maryland.gov . July 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240708235557/https://news.maryland.gov/msp/2024/07/06/triple-fatal-crash-under-investigation-into-prince-georges-county/ . live .
  31. News: ESPN . July 6, 2024 . Contributed by Kevin Seifert . Vikings rookie CB Khyree Jackson among 3 killed in crash . July 6, 2024 . July 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706175229/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40507027 . live .
  32. Web site: 2024-07-14 . 1 dead, another injured following shooting at vigil for Khyree Jackson, 2 other former college football players who died in car crash . 2024-07-17 . The Oregonian . en.
  33. Web site: 2024-07-14 . Fatal shooting takes place at vigil for Vikings CB Khyree Jackson, HS teammates who died in car crash . 2024-07-17 . CBSSports.com . en.

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