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Khyree Jackson
No. 31
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1999-08-11)August 11, 1999
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
Died:July 6, 2024(2024-07-06) (aged 24)
Prince George's County, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Wise
(Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
College:Fort Scott (2019)
Alabama (2021–2022)
Oregon (2023)
NFL draft:2024 / Round: 4 / Pick: 108
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Khyree Jackson (August 11, 1999 – July 6, 2024) was an American football 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.

Early life and high school

Born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Jackson attended Wise High School. In Jackson's senior season, he made 39 catches for 612 yards and 12 touchdowns. After graduating in 2017, Jackson attended Arizona Western College to play college football but returned to Maryland after becoming homesick; later working at a local Harris Teeter grocery store, where he earned employee of the month honors.[1] Before his return to football, Jackson contemplated pursuing a professional career as a NBA 2K League player.[2] After two years outside of football, Jackson decided to attend Fort Scott Community College in 2019.[3]

College career

Fort Scott CC

In his one season at Fort Scott CC, Jackson tallied 25 tackles and three interceptions.[4]

Alabama

Jackson transferred to East Mississippi Community College for the 2020 season, but that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In 2021, he was given the opportunity to play Division I football as a backup for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[6][7] Jackson got his first career start in the 2021 National Championship versus Georgia.[8] Jackson finished the season with seven tackles and two pass deflections.[9] On November 21, 2022, Jackson was suspended by head coach Nick Saban for unknown reasons.[10][11] Jackson finished the 2022 season with seven tackles with one going for a loss in nine games before being suspended.[12] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal to finish his career elsewhere.[13][14]

Oregon

Jackson ultimately decided to transfer to the Oregon Ducks.[15][16] Jackson opened the 2023 season as a starting cornerback.[17] For his performance on the season, Jackson was named First Team All Pac-12 for his efforts on the 2023 season.[18][19]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄4 in
(1.92 m) 		194 lb
(88 kg) 		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.50 s 1.50 s 2.67 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 11 ft 1 in
(3.38 m)		 11 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[20][21]

Jackson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 108th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.[22]

Death

Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in a car crash in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the early morning hours of July 6, 2024. Another driver attempted to change lanes at a high rate of speed and struck the vehicle in which Jackson was a passenger.[23]

References

  1. ^ Alger, Tyson. "From Employee of the Month to the playoff race: Khyree Jackson's long road to Oregon pays off". i-5corridor.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Lewis, Alec. "Former Oregon standout, Vikings rookie CB Khyree Jackson dies in car accident". The Athletic. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Khyree Jackson". Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Khyree Jackson Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  5. ^ Young, Lindsey (April 30, 2024). "5 Things to Know About Vikings New CB Khyree Jackson". vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings Football. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Zenitz, Matt (August 15, 2020). "Alabama adds another Saturday commitment". AL.com. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Martin, Tyler (December 16, 2020). "Talented JUCO DB Khyree Jackson Signs With Alabama Football". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Kelly, Nick (December 1, 2022). "Why Alabama football's Khyree Jackson is out of transfer portal but is about to go back in". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  9. ^ Spurr, AJ (March 22, 2022). "Alabama Crimson Tide Snapshot Profile: No. 6 Khyree Jackson". Roll Tide Wire. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  10. ^ Weber, Alex (November 21, 2022). "Nick Saban announces that defensive back Khyree Jackson is currently suspended". On3.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  11. ^ Rodak, Mike (November 21, 2022). "Alabama cornerback, once a starter, now suspended by team". AL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  12. ^ Goodbread, Chase (November 21, 2022). "Alabama football CB Khyree Jackson suspended". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  13. ^ Rodak, Mike (November 23, 2022). "Suspended Alabama cornerback enters transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  14. ^ Walsh, Christopher (November 23, 2022). "Alabama Defensive Back Khyree Jackson Enters NCAA Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  15. ^ Torres, Max (April 25, 2023). "Cornerback Khyree Jackson Opens up on Transferring to Oregon". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  16. ^ Crepea, James (December 18, 2022). "Former Alabama cornerback Khyree Jackson commits to transfer to Oregon Ducks". Oregon Live. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  17. ^ Crepea, James (September 29, 2023). "Khyree Jackson 'stepping up to the challenge' as Oregon football's No. 1 cornerback". Oregon Live. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  18. ^ Crepea, James (December 7, 2023). "9 Oregon football players named to AP all-Pac-12 teams, Bo Nix offensive player of the year". Oregon Live. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  19. ^ "Nix Wins Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year". Pac-12 Conference. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  20. ^ "Khyree Jackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  21. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Khyree Jackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  22. ^ Crepea, James (April 27, 2024). "Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson selected by Minnesota Vikings in 4th round with No. 108 pick in NFL draft". OregonLive.com. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  23. ^ ESPN (July 6, 2024). "Vikings rookie CB Khyree Jackson among 3 killed in crash". Contributed by Kevin Seifert. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
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