Former Jackson State football player Levi Wyatt Jr. dies in car accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Levi Wyatt Jr., a former Jackson State football player, died in a car accident in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on August 1, 2026. His passing was confirmed by his family and a friend via social media. Wyatt played as a defensive back for Jackson State after a college career that included time at McNeese State and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he earned accolades for his performance. Following his degree, he planned to pursue a professional football career. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
- •Levi Wyatt Jr. died in a car accident on August 1, 2026.
- •He played as a defensive back at Jackson State.
- •Wyatt had a standout college career at multiple schools.
- •The family requests privacy as they mourn his loss.
- •He intended to enter the 2026 NFL draft.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Former Jackson State football player passes away in car accident
"Former Jackson State player Levi Wyatt Jr. died following a car accident in Vicksburg, Mississippi, according to reports and his family.
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