Ex-NFL WR Vincent Jackson found dead in Florida at age 38
Former NFL large receiver Vincent Jackson was observed dead Monday in a Florida hotel space, in accordance to The Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff’s Workplace.
The human body of the 38-year-aged Jackson was observed at somewhere around eleven:thirty a.m. ET on Monday at the Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida. Law enforcement reported there were being no clear indications of trauma, and the Hillsborough County Health care Examiner’s Workplace will figure out the induce of dying.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace reported it has opened an investigation.
According to hotel workers, Jackson, who is a South Tampa resident, checked into the hotel on Jan. eleven and experienced been being in a space because that day.
Jackson’s family members reported him missing on Wednesday and a official report was submitted Thursday, but law enforcement situated Jackson at the Homewood Suites on Friday. The missing people case was canceled just after Jackson’s properly-currently being was confirmed.
“My coronary heart aches for the several liked kinds Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his spouse and small children to the Buccaneers country that adored him,” Sheriff Chad Chronister reported in a assertion. “Mr. Jackson was a devoted male who put his family members and group above every little thing else.
“He will be sorely skipped by not only soccer followers throughout the nation, but also the folks listed here in Hillsborough County who reaped the positive aspects of his generous contributions.”
The son of navy moms and dads, Jackson started the Jackson In Action 83 Foundation, a nonprofit to assist navy people. The basis tweeted Monday that Jackson’s “spouse and family members inquire that anyone regard their privacy at this time.”
Jackson last played in the NFL in 2016 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the staff with which he invested the ultimate five seasons of his vocation. He is rated fourth in franchise heritage with four,326 acquiring yards and 10th with 268 receptions.
Buccaneers owner and co-chairman Bryan Glazer reported in a assertion that Jackson was a “consummate specialist” and even with his accomplishments on the industry, “his biggest achievements as a Buccaneer were being the 4 consecutive nominations he earned as our Walter Payton Guy of the 12 months.”
Relaxation in peace, Vincent Jackson. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ik3GYZjQDr
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 15, 2021
He played his first 7 seasons with the Chargers, who selected him in the 2nd round (61st all round) of the 2005 draft. He is tied for eighth in franchise heritage for landing receptions (37) and is 10th in acquiring yards (four,754).
The Chargers reported in a assertion that Jackson was a “admirer favourite not only for his Professional Bowl engage in on the industry but for the effects he produced on the group off of it.”
absent far too shortly 💙 pic.twitter.com/lQEtPjNQ4w
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) February 15, 2021
Buccaneers large receiver Mike Evans was amongst numerous of Jackson’s former teammates to react to the information on Twitter, crafting: “V Jax thank you for every little thing I appreciate you significant bro. Praying for your family members Relaxation in Paradise.”
V Jax thank you for every little thing I appreciate you significant bro. Praying for your family members Relaxation in Paradise
— Mike Evans (@MikeEvans13_) February 15, 2021
All round, Jackson experienced 540 catches for nine,080 yards and 57 touchdowns and was selected to three Professional Bowls in his twelve-time vocation.
