MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Former Alabama State quarterback Tarvaris Jackson passed away this weekend due to injuries suffered in a car accident near his home in Pike Road, Ala.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Jackson family during this tragic time," Alabama State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jennifer Lynne Williams said. "He affected so many in this community with his willingness to serve and teach the game of football to the youth in Montgomery. He impacted so many lives in and around Alabama State and the city of Montgomery. A humble young man, he will be truly missed and will be remembered as one of the true legends of Alabama State football."

Jackson started his collegiate career at the University of Arkansas before transferring to Alabama State in 2003. Jackson was a standout college athlete, completing 516 passes in 955 attempts for 7.397 yards. He also threw for 64 touchdowns and rushed for 11 touchdowns.

While at Alabama State, Jackson was named team captain his senior season and was selected as an All-SWAC performer in 2005. He led Alabama State to the SWAC Championship game after winning the East Division in his time as a Hornet in 2004.

Jackson was drafted in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2006, and played for the Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills.

He played for the Seattle Seahawks when the team won Super Bowl 48 during the 2013-2014 season. He accumulated 45 career touchdowns while playing in the NFL.

Jackson returned to his alma mater as an offensive quality control coach in 2018 after a 10-year career in the National Football League.

He leaves behind his wife, Lakitta Jackson, and three children: Tarvaris, Takayla and Tyson.

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