Vincent Jackson, who was at his peak among the NFL’s best all-round receivers, has been found dead at the age of 38.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Jackson’s body was found Monday morning at a hotel in Brandon, Florida. There were no signs of trauma and the cause of death is being investigated.
Living locally, Jackson was checked into the hotel on Feb. 11, according to hotel staff. Her family reported her missing a day earlier, but police found her safe at the hotel on Friday and the case was closed after a medical examination.
Her family has been notified.
The Los Angeles-based Chargers, now in a statement, said: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Vincent Jackson’s sudden demise.” Was also a fan.
“The work he has done through his foundation on behalf of military families over the years since his retirement has been an inspiration to all of us. We simply cannot believe that he is gone, and our hearts go out to his wife, Lindsay, his children, his parents, ex-friends and Vincent, known in everyone’s life. ”
Before being selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the draft in 2005, 6-foot-5 Jackson played college football in Northern Colorado – where he also played for the basketball team. Injuries affected his early career before he progressed in San Diego, where he scored three yards receiving three yards. In 2012, he signed a five-year contract with the Tampa Bay Bookniers and enjoyed a successful career in Florida, recording another three thousand yards of asons. In his first season with the Books, he set a franchise record for yards in a single game, touring 216 yards against the New Orleans Saints.
He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2009, 2011 and 2012 before announcing his retirement in 2018.
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– Field Yates (@ FieldYights) February 15, 2021
“I have always had a strong work policy and it has proven to be my reliable foundation,” he said. He revealed his football career in 2018.
Jackson was a strong student of high school, and returned to college to pursue a degree in business management with Books. He ran a real estate and development company after retirement, and was also involved in military charities.
“I come from a military background,” he said in 2018. Both of my parents served in the U.S. Army with my dad for 21 years. It is love and an effort that is close and dear to my heart. I grew up with the challenges and experiences going through military families, so I want to support these amazing men, women and families in any way I can. “
Jackson was married with three children.
