Minnesota Vikings rookie Dallas Turner stays dedicated to holding his bond with Khyree Jackson alive.
Jackson, who the Vikings picked within the fourth spherical of the 2024 NFL Draft, died in a automotive accident earlier this month.
Turner was drafted by the Vikings within the first spherical. He was purported to undergo the NFL rookie expertise with Jackson by his aspect. The 2 had been teammates for 2 years at Alabama earlier than Jackson transferred to Oregon for his remaining school season.
Turner and Jackson reportedly had their lockers shut to one another throughout their time at Alabama. The 2 developed a detailed bond that Turner clearly needs to honor as he goes by way of his NFL journey with out his good pal.
Within the Vikings locker room, Turner took Jackson’s nameplate and positioned it above his personal.
“I discuss to him on a regular basis,” Turner advised reporters, by way of ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. “And get the chills each single time I discuss to him. So, I do know he’s watching over me. So long as I’m alive, I’ll rep his identify.”
The Vikings additionally put up a small memorial for Jackson on the apply subject at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minn. Earlier than Thursday’s apply, Turner was seen kneeling by the memorial for round a minute.
