Former NFL QB Tarvaris Jackson, 36, Dies In Car Crash In Alabama
Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has unfortunately passed away.
According to TMZ, Tarvaris Jackson, who famously backed up Russell Wilson in Super Bowl XLVIII died in a car crash in Alabama on Sunday night. Law enforcement, sources say Jackson’s vehicle hit a tree just before 9 PM on Sunday, causing the car to overturn. The news site notes that it was a single-car accident.
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Jackson who recently had been working as a quarterback coach for the Tennessee State football team was just 36-years-old. Russell Wilson took to Twitter this Monday morning to remember his former teammate. He tweeted,
“TJack… you will be missed. Praying for your family…Love you man.” Other fans on social media paid tribute to the star while sending condolences to Jackson’s family.
TJack… you will be missed. Praying for your family…Love you man. 💔
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 13, 2020
As Fox New notes, The Minnesota Vikings selected Jackson in the second round of the 2006 draft out of Alabama State. He played five seasons and in 36 games with the Vikings and had 3,984 passing yards with 24 touchdown passes. Jackson joined the Seattle Seahawks prior to the start of the 2011 season where he backed up Wilson during their Super Bowl run. He was last on their team during the 2015 season.
Tarvaris Jackson is survived by his wife Lakitta and their three children.
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