After hearing the tragic news about Khyree Jackson, the University of Alabama football program has released a statement via social media.
Jackson, a former Crimson Tide defensive back, died Friday night in a car accident in his home state of Maryland.
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The 24-year-old played cornerback for the Tide from 2021 to 2022 under Nick Saban. He was on Alabama’s 2021 Southeastern Conference Championship team and College Football Playoff team. Jackson also played on the Tide’s 2022 squad that captured an Allstate Sugar Bowl Championship.