Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson reportedly killed in crash

Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson (DB16) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson reportedly killed in crash

Originally posted on Minnesota Vikings on SI
By Adam Uren | Last updated Jul 6, 2024 11:22 AM ET

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It's being reported that Minnesota Vikings' rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, 24, has been tragically killed in a crash in Maryland.

Details are limited at this time, but a tribute has been paid by his former high school, the Dr. Henry A. Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

The Dr. Henry A. Wise Athletic Department sends condolences to the families and mourns the loss of Khyree Jackson (State Champ 2016 c/o '17) Anthony Lytton, Jr. (AJ) (State Champ 2015,16,17 c/o '18) and Isaiah Hazel (State Champ 2015, 16, 17 c/o '19). #OnceAPumaAlwaysAPuma pic.twitter.com/8SsQEgbR0G
— Wise Athletics (@WisePumaSports) July 6, 2024

Oregon Ducks reporters Scott Reed and James Crepea are also reporting Jackson's death.

Former Oregon CB Khyree Jackson, who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, died in an auto accident, his agent and former high school coach confirm.
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) July 6, 2024

Yes I heard the Khyree rumors this morning while walking Fiji. I reached out and was told he did indeed pass away. This is tragic and heartbreaking. Khyree Jackson is just too damn young to be gone.
— ⚡⚡Scott Reed⚡⚡ (@DSAFootball) July 6, 2024

The Vikings selected Jackson from Oregon with the No. 108 pick in the fourth round of this year's NFL Draft, and he was earning rave reviews based on his early performances in training camp.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard tweeted the following Saturday morning.