Vikings’ selection of Khyree Jackson rooted in Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl has always been seen as an important tool in the NFL draft process, for Khyree Jackson it is the reason he is now a Viking. The Senior Bowl had recently added player interviews to their process, and Jackson took full advantage of it, specifically with the Vikings.
Kevin Seifert of ESPN reported that Jackson elaborated on a video conference as to why he may have made his way to Minnesota.
“I was the best cornerback in the draft, and I told them they were going to get me for cheaper because of some of the politics that go into it,” Jackson said.
He spent some time away from football but found his way back. He worked at a Harris Teeter deli counter and considered trying his hand at the “NBA 2K” esports league. He found his way back to football, and he found his aggressive style in the process.
When asked about his playing style, Jackson summed it up: “I’ll run through your face. If you fall, you fall, if you don’t, I’ll come next time.”
The Minnesota Vikings and their fans are in for entertaining pass coverage reps this season.
