Minnesota Vikings select Khyree Jackson in fourth round of 2024 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings have selected former Oregon cornerback Khyree Jackson in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jackson, 24, spent one season in Eugene, coming over after two seasons at Alabama. During his two seasons in Tuscaloosa, the former junior college (Fort Scott CC) transfer played just under 200 snaps. He recorded 14 tackles and two pass breakups. Jackson played a career-high 59 snaps in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Georgia. Jackson appeared in nine games the following season for the Crimson Tide. Head coach Nick Saban later suspended him for undisclosed reasons.

He suited up in 12 games this past season for the Ducks, tallying 34 tackles (25 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, seven passes defended and 2.0 sacks. Jackson earned First-Team All-Pac-12 honors in his lone season at Oregon.

Jackson played high school football for Dr. Henry Wise in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Khyree Jackson

Lance Zierlein of NFL Network had Jackson as his No. 19 cornerback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, giving him a 6.15 Prospect Grade.

“Extremely imposing outside cornerback with rare size and strength,” Zierlein wrote. “Jackson’s measurables are a big plus, but he started just 14 games during his college career, so the technique is inconsistent. He can be hit-or-miss from press, but when he catches the receiver with his punch, it’s trouble. A lack of anticipation and sticky hips cause him to get lost at transition points at times. Contested catches tilt heavily in his favor and will continue to do so as he improves with more coaching and experience.

“Jackson’s size and physicality combined with his NFL-caliber run support should make him an early backup with a chance to climb the ladder into a starting role if he proves he has the necessary speed.