The National Football League lost a high character individual over the weekend; however, the loss pales in comparison to the people of Montgomery, Ala. Residents of the state’s capitol lost a friend, brother, family member and someone who was an example of honest success.
Tarvaris Jackson, a former quarterback, died on Sunday night in a single car crash.
Prior his death, the 36-year-old was a star athlete at Sidney Lanier High School.
He took his talents to the University of Arkansas, in hopes to dominate the Southeastern Conference at quarterback.
After two seasons with the Razorbacks (2001-02) and falling behind on the depth chart to Matt Jones in the spring of 2003, Jackson transferred back home to Alabama State University.