Updated 2048 GMT (0448 HKT) April 13, 2020. "RIP Tavaris Jackson," Chad Greenway, Jackson's former Vikings' teammate. Tarvaris Jackson and his wife Lakitta Jackson have three children – Tarvaris Jackson, Takayla Jackson and Tyson Jackson. We love you forever @7tjackson, During 2 training camps I competed with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting spot with the @Vikings before Favre arrived both seasons. Tarvaris and Lakitta Jackson didn’t have the smoothest relationship. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Tarvaris Jackson -- who famously backed up Russell Wilson in Super Bowl XLVIII -- has died in a car crash. The crash occurred about 7 miles south of Montgomery, his hometown. Tarvaris Jackson Wife. Jackson played 10 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills and Seahawks from 2006 to 2015. . During Super Bowl XLVII in 2014, he played as a replacement for Russell Wilson, marking the first time in 13 years a backup had played for the Super Bowl. Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Tarvaris enrolled at the University of Arkansas where he played college football for the Razorbacks. He will be deeply missed. I'm Innocent & Still Friends With Meg ... ©2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Many of his career starts were in 2007 where he went 8-4 with opening games. Recently, he had been working as a quarterback coach for the Tennessee State football team. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. He was only 36. Back in 2016, reports surfaced that he allegedly pulled a gun on her following a dispute. Waiting for your permission to load the comments. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Jackson was rushed to a local hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead. Jackson was killed when the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving "left the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned," a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency told CNN. Many of them took to Twitter to share tributes to Jackson. 7:52 AM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained photos of the scene of the crash ... and they're horrifying. He was an awesome young man and he will be missed by our players, our staff and the TSU family.". The former Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks quarterback was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. This Isn't a 'Race Thing' Like Floyd, Arbery Killings. "He will be deeply missed. It was a single-car accident. 7:14 AM PT -- According to law enforcement, Jackson's vehicle hit a tree just before 9 PM on Sunday -- causing the car to overturn. In 2008, he had five more, which included the final three games of the season, in which he helped lead the Vikings to wins as they made the playoffs as a Wild Card team. Tarvaris and his wife faced media scrutiny after an incident in their home in 2016. So heartbroken by the news of his passing and sending our condolences to his family and friends. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In 2019, he embarked on a coaching career when he was named quarterbacks coach for the Tennessee State. Tarvaris Jackson was a former American football quarterback. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed he was involved in a single car crash at 8.50pm. (CNN)Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama on Sunday night. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Tarvaris Jackson died on Sunday, April 12, after being involved in a car accident, Tarvaris was picked in the second round of the NFL's 2006 Draft, Tarvaris leaves behind three kids, Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson Jackson, Tarvaris played in Super Bowl XLVII in 2014, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Tarvaris Jackson Children. … Lakitta Jackson is the wife of Tarvaris Jackson, a former American football quarterback. He threw for 7,263 yards and 39 touchdowns with 35 interceptions, and he won a Super Bowl as Seattle’s backup quarterback in 2013. © 2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. This surprised many as it was thought he would be picked much later. RIP #7 pic.twitter.com/rD5zjpv2JG. 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"Our entire Vikings family is saddened by the news of Tarvaris Jackson being taken from us too soon," the Minnesota Vikings. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Jackson then pointed a loaded gun at her. Russell Wilson tweeted about his former teammate early Monday morning -- saying, "TJack... you will be missed. He played college football at Arkansas and Alabama State, and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The rear of the vehicle as well as the front of it appeared to have been heavily damaged in the crash ... while debris was scattered all over the road. The Minnesota Vikings selected Jackson in the 2nd round of the 2006 NFL Draft, with head coach Brad Childress calling the QB a "diamond in the rough.". Former quarterback Tarvaris Jackson of the Seattle Seahawks was killed Sunday. This is what you need to know about Lakitta Jackson the wife of the late Tarvaris Jackson. The couple married in 2014 and together had three children, Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. You can see in the pictures, Jackson's Camaro was overturned next to a tree on the side of the road ... and the car was severely mangled. . We spoke with Jackson's former Vikings teammate, Bryant McKinnie -- who spent 5 seasons with TJ -- about the passing of his longtime friend. .Love you man," Jackson's former teammate Russell Wilson, "Tarvaris Jackson was a beloved teammate, competitor, and Seahawk,", "During 2 training camps I competed with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting spot with the Vikings before Favre arrived both seasons," Sage Rosenfels, Jackson's former teammate, said on. He transferred to Alabama State University where he found success with the Hornets. He had an illustrious career with the NFL which saw him play for teams such as the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. We're told Jackson was involved in a wreck late Sunday night in Alabama, where he grew up. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He became an unrestricted free agent after the 2015 season. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He spent five seasons with the Vikings mainly as a back up. , Tarvaris Jackson was a beloved teammate, competitor, and Seahawk. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! View our online Press Pack. During his time with the Vikings, Seahawks and a one-year stint with the Buffalo Bills, Jackson made a long lasting impression on his teammates, coaches, and friends. ", Added TSU head coach Rod Reed, "We are devastated. During his 10-year career with the NFL. According to a police report, Jackson arrived home and kicked in the upstairs bedroom door before getting into a verbal altercation with his wife. Tarvaris Jackson was married to his wife Lakitta Jackson. Jackson spent 4 years in Minnesota before signing with the Seahawks, Bills ... and then a 2nd stint with the Seahawks, where he served as Wilson's backup until 2015. pic.twitter.com/zcHIPQtMUN, TJack... you will be missed. "My heart is so heavy with hurt hearing of the passing of Coach Jackson,” said TSU's athletic director, Teresa Phillips. "Tarvaris Jackson was a beloved teammate, competitor, and Seahawk," said Pete Carroll, head coach of the Seahawks. “We were blessed with him for a short time but he did make an impact with our young men in this one season at TSU. . The best year of his career came when he signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks, when he finished with 3,091 yards passing, throwing 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. After a brief stint with the Buffalo Bulls, he resigned with the Seattle Seahawks. Jackson died in a single-car crash in Alabama on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the age of 36. In the 2006 NFL Draft, he was the last pick in the second round, making him the 64th pick. Praying for your family. Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. ", "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his young family and all who knew and loved him. For two guys fighting for the same job, we got along exceptionally well. Jackson was a stud football player in high school -- and later played at Arkansas before transferring to Alabama State, where he balled out for 3 seasons. He was 36 years old. During his senior season, he was being watched by Viking scouts who developed an interest in his talent. Jackson joined Tennessee State University as the Tigers' quarterbacks coach in 2019 after coaching at Alabama State, his alma mater, for a year. Statement from the #Vikings on the passing of former QB Tarvaris Jackson. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Tarvaris Jackson has died at age 36 Credit: Rob Leiter via Getty Images Responding to the news, Jackson's former Seattle Seahawks teammate Richard Sherman tweeted crying emoji's. "TJack. TJack loved his family and teammates, and they loved him back. Tarvaris Jackson-- who famously backed up Russell Wilson in Super Bowl XLVIII -- has died in a car crash. The couple married in 2014 and together had three children, Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson. FORMER NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died on Sunday, April 12, at the age of 36 after being involved in a car accident in Alabama. Tarvaris Jackson Death. you will be missed.

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