Early Saturday morning, Minnesota Vikings rookie and former Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson passed away in a fatal car accident. Take a moment to look back at Jackson's incredible journey to the NFL.
EUGENE- Shortly after achieving his NFL dreams and being drafted by the Vikings in the 2024 NFL draft, former Oregon cornerbackJackson had one of the most incredible stories of perseverance and hard work in college football. In high school, Jackson led Dr. Henry Wise High School to a perfect season , claiming a state championship. Jackson was a standout athlete, finishing his senior year with 39 catches for 612 yards and 12 touchdowns.
After seemingly letting go of football, Jackson got a job at a grocery store and was pursuing the NBA 2K League. He had made it to the top 250 and was preparing for a draft. Soon, Jackson realized he would have to tell his friends that football was behind him. Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Khyree Jackson against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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