Eagles express condolences following tragic death of Vikings rookie CB

PHILADELPHIA – The NFL is one of the most competitive industries in the world.

It’s also a fraternity, and the entire football landscape was rocked after learning that Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a fatal car accident at the age of 24.

The Eagles, an NFC rival of the Vikings, were quick to express their condolences as an organization.

“We send our condolences to the friends and family of Khyree Jackson, the Vikings organization and everyone affected by this tragedy,” the organization said on social media.

Jackson, a fourth-round pick from Oregon over Alabama, died after a three-car crash that occurred at 3:14 a.m. Saturday in Prince George’s County, according to Maryland State Police. Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., high school teammates of Jackson, were also killed in the crash.

Hazel, 23, played in college at Maryland and Charlotte, while Lytton, 24, went to Florida State and Penn State.

According to the police report, Hazel was driving a Dodge Charger with Jackson in the passenger seat when her car was struck by an INFINITI Q50 attempting to change lanes at a high rate of speed. The Charger lost control, veered off the road and struck several tree stumps.

Jackson and Hazel were pronounced dead at the scene, while Lytton was taken to a hospital before being pronounced dead.

The driver of the INFINITI and her two passengers, as well as the driver of the third vehicle involved, were not injured. Investigators suspect alcohol may have played a role and charges are pending.

On a team heavily in need of center backs, Jackson had a real chance to be a success for Minnesota early on, but the football aspect of the matter seems very irrelevant when a promising young man’s life is taken in a split second due to the reckless behavior of others.

“We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car crash,” the Vikings said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.”

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