Vikings Sign Fourth-Round DB Khyree Jackson to Rookie Deal**
The Vikings announced on Tuesday that they have signed fourth-round defensive back Khyree Jackson to his rookie contract.
With Jackson’s signing, the Vikings now have five of their seven draft picks under contract. The remaining unsigned players are first-round selections J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner.
The team has previously signed sixth-round offensive tackle Walter Rouse, sixth-round kicker Will Reichard, seventh-round offensive lineman Michael Jurgens, and seventh-round defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez.
Jackson is expected to compete for significant playing time. The Vikings’ depth chart features several players vying for positions, including Byron Murphy, who was signed in free agency in 2023, free agent Shaquill Griffin, Akayleb Evans, Mekhi Blackmon, and Andrew Booth Jr.
During the 2023 season at Oregon, Jackson started all 12 games, leading the team with three interceptions. He also recorded 34 tackles, two sacks, five tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups. Jackson also has experience playing at Alabama.
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