Khyree Jackson

Former Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson killed in Maryland auto crash

Minnesota Vikings novitiate cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed Saturday morning in a auto crash in Maryland, police and the platoon said.

Jackson, 24, was one of three people who failed in an late three- auto crash in Prince George’s County, according to Maryland State Police.

The Vikings released a statement saying the platoon spoke to Jackson's family, and is “ devastated by the news. ”

“ I'm agonized by the loss of Khyree, ” Vikings general director Kwesi Ado fo- Mensah said in the statement. " When we got to know her during the medication process, it was clear that Khyree wanted to negotiate professionally as well as tête- à- tête.

 Her story was one of adaptability.. He was taking way to come the stylish interpretation of himself not just for him, but for those who watched about and looked up to him. ”

Jackson was the Vikings' fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.. He played two times at Alabama before finishing his council career with one season at Oregon, where he started at cornerback.

Oregon head football trainer Dan Lanning paid homage to Jackson on social media “ I'll miss your smile. Great player more person, ” he wrote onX.

Jackson was in the handling to earn a starting cornerback job at the platoon's training camp, which opens latterly this month in Eagan, Minnesota.

“ I'm at a loss for words. My heart goes out to Khyree’s family, musketeers, teammates and trainers, ” Vikings trainer Kevin O’Connell said in the statement.

Police said Jackson failed at the scene. the other victims were Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton,Jr., 24.

Hazel played college football at Maryland and Charlotte, and Lytton at Florida State and Penn State..

The three won state crowns together at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Maryland, according toOn3.com.

They were in the same auto at the time of the collision. Hazel was driving and Jackson and Lytton were passengers, police said.

Investigators believe the motorist of a alternate vehicle traveling north tried to change lanes “ at a high rate of speed ” when they struck the auto driven by Hazel and a third vehicle.

nothing was injured in the alternate or third vehicles.

Investigators say alcohol may have played a role in the crash, and charges are pending "investigation and discussion with the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office."