Aaron Jones (Photo via NBC)
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is an overall good man.
Following a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football, the standout running back joined the NBC postgame crew at U.S. Bank Stadium.
He was asked if he ever reflects on his career and how he got to this point as a former fifth-round pick.
That was the perfect question that led to an incredible answer from Aaron Jones.
“I have. Matter of fact, today, you said I always wear the (purple) sombrero, I left it in the locker room at TCO so I ran over there right before I had to be here, 20 minutes,” he said. “I normally put flowers in Khyree Jackson’s locker, so I walked by, I see the flowers and I’m the only one in there.
I just had a moment with him, told him tonight’s for him, and then when I got here, warming up, I turned and see his parents. His parents were here, I shared that story with them, and then go in the locker room and I got a gift from a military soldier sitting in my locker. “
BEAUTIFUL: #Vikings RB Aaron Jones puts flowers in Khyree Jackson’s locker before every game.
“I put flowers inside Khyree Jackson’s locker. I had a moment with him, I said tonight is for him”
Khyree’s parents were in attendance, beautiful🥹
(Via NBC)
pic.twitter.com/x6Hd224SnY— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 4, 2024
For those that do not remember, Jackon was the Vikings’ fourth-round pick this year who tragically passed in a car crash in July.
In his memory, the team has kept his locker open at both U.S. Bank Stadium and their TCO Performance Center facility.
The Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive back died in a three-car crash in Maryland, with the team about three weeks away from starting training camp.
“And it just gave me a moment of gratitude,” Aaron Jones said. “Just how thankful I am to be able to play this game, the game that I love. So many people wish they could play this game or be at this level, and just to make it to this level, even when people are doubting you, just a moment of gratitude and thank God for putting me in this position, putting me here.”
Aaron Jones is such an amazing guy, deserves so much respect
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) November 4, 2024
such a team guy. packers should have never let him go
— Barkley Super Bowl LIX MVP (0-0) (@BarkleysBurner_) November 4, 2024
Touching tribute ❤️
— Terps Recruiting (@TerpRecruiting) November 4, 2024
Things you love to see❤️😭
— PlasticCornet (@PlasticCornet) November 4, 2024
Straight up the best dude in the NFL and its not close.
Love you @Showtyme_33 but #GoPackGo— The Crypto Journey (@CryptoJourney23) November 4, 2024
Aaron Jones seems like such a good human being.
I'm so happy he's with the @Vikings now & a little ashamed of how hard I rooted against him when he was with the @packers.
It's easy to get wrapped up in our rivalries & forget about the actual people under the pads.#SKOL
— AJ Nash (@AJNIntel) November 4, 2024
Aaron Jones Has Had A Solid Season So Far For The Vikings
Aaron Jones was released by the Packers and would soon agree to terms with the Vikings on a one-year, $7 million deal.
He has been everything for the Vikings, who improved to 6-2 on Sunday.
Aaron Jones carried the ball 21 times for 64 yards and caught four passes for 18 yards in Sunday’s 21-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
For the 2024 season, he had 565 rushing yards and two touchdowns and 26 catches out of the backfield.
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