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Maryland car crash: Who were football stars Isaiah Hazel, Anthony Lytto & Khyree Jackson?
One of the men had just been drafted by the Minnesota Vikings
A SHOCK Maryland car crash claimed the life of football stars Isaiah Hazel, Anthony Lytto, and Khyree Jackson.
The three high school football teammates were killed early Saturday morning in after their Dodge Charger was hit by another car trying to overtake them.
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Who were football stars Isaiah Hazel, Anthony Lytto & Khyree Jackson?
Isaiah Hazel, 23, was a former defensive back for the Charlotte 49ers college football team.
Khyree Jackson, 24, played college football for Alabama and Oregon and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings for the NFL in 2024.
AJ Lytton, 24, played two seasons with Florida State and one season with Penn State.
The trio had played football together at Wise High School where they won a state championship, before each went on to play college football.
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Jackson, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, had previously been a starting cornerback at the University of Oregon before joining the Vikings.
He had played for the Alabama Crimson Tide but was cut by Nick Saban for undisclosed reasons.
He was drafted in the fourth round by the Vikings as the 108th overall pick.
During a two-year break from football he almost pursued a career playing the NBA 2K basketball video game.
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Around 3 am Saturday morning, the three men were hit by Cori Clingman, a 23-year-old Maryland woman who was speeding as she changed lanes on northbound Route 4 in Prince George's County, Maryland State Police said.
Their motor was then forced off the road and hit multiple tree stumps, with Hazel dying at the scene.
The Charlotte Observer reported that alcohol might have been a factor in the crash and charges were pending.
Passengers in the Infiniti and the Impala emerged from the accident unharmed and with relatively little damage to their vehicles.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that Clingman had previous charges for driving over the speed limit.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement: “I am absolutely crushed by this news.
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“Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility. His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him.
“In our short time together, it was evident Khyree was going to develop into a tremendous professional football player, but what was more impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for his family and those around him.”
Isaiah was described as having a great sense of humour and a better work ethic.
Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility. His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him.
Kevin O’Connell
Charlotte 49ers coach Biff Poggi said in a statement: “We are heartbroken today at the news of Isaiah Hazel’s untimely passing.”
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“Our program mourns his loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with Isaiah’s family during this tragic time. All of Isaiah’s hopes and dreams were still before him, and I pray that his family is granted strength now more than ever.”
A.J. was remembered by Penn state in a post on X: "The Penn State Football Family mourns the loss of former Nittany Lion, A.J. Lytton. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends, high school & all involved in the tragedy."
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