Jets rookie defensive back Elijah Riley lines up against the Miami Dolphins in his NFL start on Nov. 21, 2021. Credit: New York Jets/Dan Szpakowski
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – The banner on Elijah Riley’s Twitter page is dedicated to one of his former college teammates who helped the Port Jefferson native become the player and person he is.
Brandon Jackson was killed in an automobile accident in 2016 hours after helping Army to a victory.
Jackson and Riley were close. Riley met Jackson on his first official visit to West Point. They both were from New York.