According to a report from Ian Rapoport, former Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson, who was just 36, died on Sunday night in a car accident in Alabama.
Former #Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson died last night in a car accident in Alabama, a spokesperson for his employer Tennessee State tells me. Jackson, 36, was TSU’s QB coach. Along with Seattle, he also played for the #Vikings and #Bills.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 13, 2020
Jackson was originally selected by the Vikings in the 2nd round of the 2006 NFL Draft. In 59 career games (34 starts), he completed 59.6% of his passes for 7,263 yards and 39 touchdowns.
Prior to passing away, Jackson had been serving as the quarterbacks coach at Tennessee State.
Rest in peace, Tarvaris.
