After being selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Khyree Jackson was expected to fill a key role for the Vikings on defense this season. He never got a chance.Tragically, Jackson died in a car accident on July 6 in his hometown of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

In the aftermath of Jackson’s death, the Vikings have made various efforts to keep his memory alive. His number will go unused  this season as will the locker he occupied at TCO Performance Center. Additionally, the Vikings will wear helmet decals with his initials.

As a way to further honor Jackson, the Vikings invited members of his family to attend Saturday’s preseason game between the Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. It was a touching scene as Jackson’s mother Ebbony, father Raymond, and brother Kolston served as the honorary captains.

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