UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – Minnesota Vikings draft pick Khyree Jackson and two football buddies died in a two-vehicle collision. This happened about 3 :15 a.m. in this Washington, D.C., outer suburb where he grew up. Jackson, 24, was a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft. Maryland State Police identified the other victims as former college football players Anthony Lytton Jr. and Isaiah Hazel. Hazel and Jackson were dead on the scene. Lytton died at a hospital.
Jackson. In one season at Oregon he earned all-conference honors. Previous two seasons at Alabama.
Accident profile
Hazel was driving a Dodge Charger when an Infiniti Q50 attempted to change lanes at a high rate of speed, The Infiniti struck the Charger and another car. The Charger crashed into several tree stumps. The driver of the Infiniti and two passenger and the driver of the third car were unhurt. Troopers believe alcohol may have been a factor.
Jackson record
In his one season at Oregon he played all 12 games, then opted out of the Fiesta Bowl to prepare for the NFL draft. He led Oregon with three interceptions while recording 34 total tackles, 25 of them solo. Three interceptions tied for second-most in the PAC-12 conference. He led the Ducks with 10 passes defended, tying for fourth in the conference.