Minnesota Vikings star Khyree Jackson dies in tragic car accident at age 24, just months after NFL Draft

AN NFL draftee died in a car crash just months after being drafted.

Khyree Jackson, 24, was killed in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, about 20 miles east of Washington DC.

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Khyree’s mother Ebbony confirmed TMZ that she received a call about his death at 4am on Saturday morning.

The NFL rookie was involved in a three-car crash on Friday night, according to a Statement from Maryland State Police.

Jackson was a passenger in a maroon Dodge Charger driven by his former Wise High School teammate Isaiah Hazel, according to the police report.

Jackson and Hazel died at the scene following a crash involving a silver Infiniti Q50 and a silver Chevrolet Impala.

The report adds that a third passenger in the car, Anthony Lytton Jr, was transported to hospital but died upon arrival.

“The driver of the silver Infiniti, later identified as Cori Clingman, was traveling northbound on Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue in Prince George’s County,” the police report says.

“Investigators believe Clingman attempted to change lanes while driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into the Dodge Charger and then the Chevrolet Impala.”

Jackson was selected with the 108th overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft.

He starred as a cornerback for the Oregon Ducks and Alabama Crimson Tide in college.

“We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident,” read a statement from the Vikings.

“As we work to gather more information, we have spoken with Khyree’s family and offered the support of the Minnesota Vikings.

“We also communicated the news to Vikings players, coaches and staff and offered counseling to those in need of emotional support.

“Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.”

Jackson’s journey to the NFL began at Wise High School, where he initially played wide receiver.

I am absolutely devastated by this news.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell

He began his college career at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas before working at East Mississippi CC and Alabama.

Jackson joined the Ducks in 2023 and went on to put up career numbers.

He began the season as a starter, making 34 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions.

“I am absolutely devastated by this news.” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement.

“Khyree brought an infectious energy to our facility and our team.

“His confidence and engaging personality immediately attracted his teammates.

“In our short time together, it was evident that Khyree would become a tremendous professional football player, but what was most impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for his family and those around him.

“I’m speechless. My heart goes out to Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.”