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Terrion Arnold honors late Alabama teammate Khyree Jackson with number change

Alabama defensive back Khyree Jackson (6) makes a tackle against Texas at Darrell K RoyalÐTexas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX on Saturday, Sep 10, 2022.

Former Alabama defensive back, Terrion Arnold is switching to No. 6 with the Detroit Lions to honor Khyree Jackson.

Jackson and Arnold played together in Alabama before Jackson took his talents to Oregon and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings. Jackson tragically passed away in a car accident before he was able to play a football game for the Vikings.

Arnold plans to keep his teammate’s name alive through the number change.