Sheriff: Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson, 38, found dead in Florida hotel room
BRANDON, Fla. (KRDO) -- According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson was found dead in a hotel room in Florida.
Jackson, 38, was found dead Monday at the Homewood Suites in Brandon. According to hotel staff, Jackson had checked into the hotel on Jan. 11.
HAPPENING NOW: #teamHCSO is investigating the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson. Jackson, 38, was found deceased on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the Homewood Suites in Brandon. pic.twitter.com/OZ8QwKakLw
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) February 15, 2021
HCSO says on Feb. 10, Jackson's family members reported him missing. A formal report was filed on Feb. 11.
On Feb. 12 Jackson was found at the hotel. After assessing his well-being, authorities canceled the missing person case.
Deputies say Jackson was found at 11:30 a.m. by a housekeeper. They say there is no apparent signs of trauma, the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy and determine the cause of death.
According to 9News, Jackson grew up in Colorado Springs and attended Widefield High School. There, he played football and basketball and went on to play both sports at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
Eventually, he was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 2nd Round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
Sad news about former Widefield HS and Northern Colorado star Vincent Jackson. #9sports https://t.co/AhAW3NRWkg
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) February 15, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released the following statement after the news of Jackson's death broke.
The NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Northern Colorado Bears football team also released statements.
Former Chargers and Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson has died at age 38.
— NFL (@NFL) February 15, 2021
Rest In Peace. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/fqVaJObnKy
gone too soon 💙 pic.twitter.com/lQEtPjNQ4w
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) February 15, 2021
Rest in Peace to one of the greatest Bears of all time 🙏 🐻🏈 pic.twitter.com/yRsONSsbPB
— Northern Colorado FB (@UNC_BearsFB) February 15, 2021
This is a developing story, and this article will be updated as more information comes in.
