Khyree Jackson was a young, promising football athlete whose life was tragically cut short. He was born on June 27, 2000 and played collegiate football at Alabama Crimson Tide and then at Oregon Ducks

Khyree Jackson was a young, promising football athlete whose life was tragically cut short. He was born on June 27, 2000 and played collegiate football at Alabama Crimson Tide and then at Oregon Ducks. Wikipedia+2espn.com+2

In the 2024 NFL Draft, Jackson was selected in the fourth round (108th overall) by the Minnesota Vikings. SI+1

Fatal Crash & Death

• On July 6, 2024, Jackson was one of three young men killed in a three-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County, Maryland. espn.com

• He was riding as a front-seat passenger in a Dodge Charger driven by his former high-school teammate, Isaiah Hazel. The other occupant was Anthony Lytton Jr.. Hazel and Jackson were pronounced dead at the scene; Lytton died later at the hospital. NFL.com+1

• According to the investigation, the crash occurred after another vehicle, an Infiniti Q50 driven by Cori Clingman, attempted a high-speed lane change and struck the Charger. The impact caused the Charger to leave the road and hit tree stumps. SI+1

• Jackson was 24 years old at the time of his death, just a month shy of his 25th birthday. espn.com+1

Legal Developments: Guilty Plea

• On November 7, 2025, Cori Clingman pleaded guilty to three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol in connection with the crash that killed Jackson, Hazel and Lytton. People.com+2espn.com+2

• As part of the plea deal, prosecutors recommended five-year terms for each count, but suspended all but one year per count, to run consecutively — effectively a three-year prison term. SI

• Clingman had originally faced 13 charges, and her sentencing is scheduled for February 4, 2026. ESPN+1

• It was noted that Clingman was driving “at a high rate of speed” — allegedly over 100 mph — and under the influence at the time of the accident. NBC Sports+1

Tributes and Impact

• The Vikings organization and teammates expressed deep sorrow at the loss of Jackson, noting his character and potential. NFL.com

• His locker number (No. 31) was left unassigned in his honor, and the team wore decals/pins to memorialize him. Wikipedia

Why This Matters

Jackson’s death is a stark reminder of how fast-moving, tragic events can derail promising lives. It underscores the consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed. The legal outcome, with the plea and the recommended sentence, has sparked conversation about accountability and justice in cases involving fatal crashes.