A few hours before his death, the superstar posted a final heartbreaking message. According to the police, Khyree Jackson, 24, and two of his friends were killed by a speeding car. The Minnesota Vikings selected Jackson in the most recent NFL draft. Jackson, the cornerback, and Hazel, the driver, were confirmed dead at the scene of the accident early Saturday morning, according to the police. Hazel was Jackson’s high school teammate.
Another passenger and teammate, Anthony Lytton Jr., was transported to the hospital but also passed away. On Friday, Jackson shared a 10-slide carousel on Instagram with the caption “Mmmhmmm” and photos from his life, including one of him training with the Vikings.
Jackson had also posted photos of himself doing pull-ups with a gecko, smiling on the beach with two parrots, and taking selfies in front of a mirror to showcase his stylish outfits. According to TMZ, the football player attended Fort Scott Community College as his first higher education institution after graduating from Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School. After rising through the ranks, he played for the Oregon Ducks and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
According to Oregon Live, Jackson was the top cornerback for the Ducks in 2023, his best season to date. The Ducks selected the 24-year-old cornerback in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
