Former Prairie View A&M football player Jackson Bailey has tragically passed away at the age of 22, as announced by the program on Tuesday. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Bailey joined the team for the 2023 season but did not participate in any games.

The Prairie View A&M University Department of Athletics extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, teammates, and fraternity brothers of Jackson ‘Jacks’ Bailey, a cherished member of the Panther football program and the PVAMU community.

Bailey began his college football journey at Arizona, where he was a three-star linebacker recruit from Red Oak (Texas). He redshirted in the 2021 season before transferring to Louisiana-Monroe. During the 2022 season, he played in nine games, tallied 14 tackles, and managed one quarterback hurry.

“He chose Prairie View A&M to be closer to home, and in doing so, became an unforgettable part of our campus family. Though his time at PVAMU was brief, the impact he made will resonate for years to come. We honor and remember Jackson ‘Jacks’ Bailey not only for his potential and promise but for the way he lived—with purpose, humor, humility, and heart.”

A notable player at Red Oak, Bailey led the team with 60 tackles as a junior in 2019 and even in his senior year, he completed 57 tackles, showing impressive defensive skills. Balancing both physicality and intelligence on the field, Bailey left a legacy at his high school and among peers that will be remembered.