Terrion Arnold, the Detroit Lions cornerback, changed his jersey number from 0 to 6 to honor his late friend and former Alabama teammate, Khyree Jackson, who tragically died in a car accident. Arnold expressed how Jackson's competitive spirit influenced him, stating that wearing No. 6 serves as motivation and a reminder of Jackson's legacy. Former teammates, including Lions safety Brian Branch, also paid tribute by attending Jackson's funeral, further highlighting the bond within their football community and the impact of loss on their lives.
"We all know what happened to my friend Khyree and I just feel like just being able to honor his legacy and then the impact that he even had on me."
"The guy was a competitor, the ultimate competitor and it's kind of just that extra motivation when you look down and you say, 'dang man, I got on that 6 and my brother living through me at the same time.'"
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