Vincent Jackson, former NFL receiver, was found dead in hotel room

Vincent Jackson, former NFL receiver, was found dead in hotel room

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The 38-year-old man has been living in the Homewood Suites in Brandon, about 20 miles outside of Tampa, since Jan. 11, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s news release.

Sheriff officials spoke to Jackson’s family members on Feb. 10 after calling to report him missing. The next day a formal report was submitted.

Last Friday, officials said they tracked down Jackson at the Homewood Suites and spoke to him, according to the news release.

“After the assessment of Jackson’s well-being, the case for the missing persons was canceled,” reads the release.

Vincent Jackson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 5, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jackson was found dead by a housekeeper at 11:30 a.m. Monday. There were no clear signs of trauma.

According to the news report, the Hillsborough County Medical Officer will determine the cause of death and officially identify Jackson’s remains.

“Mr. Jackson was a dedicated man who put his family and community above all else,” shad Chad Chronister said in a statement Monday. “Apart from football, he has touched countless lives through his founding Jackson In Action 83. We had a passion for supporting military families, and three years ago Jackson was even made an honorary deputy by the Sheriff of Hillsborough County to to acknowledge his commitment to the community. “

“He will be greatly missed by not only football fans across the country but also the people here in Hillsborough County who have reaped the benefits of his generous contributions.”

Jackson played 12 seasons in the NFL

Jackson played college football at the University of Northern Colorado, where he was a notable player, according to the school.
According to the NFL, he was drafted in 2005 by the San Diego Chargers. He ended up playing 12 seasons in the league, spending his first seven with the Chargers and the last five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Vincent Jackson of the San Diego Chargers turns on the field after his catch against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on November 27, 2011 in San Diego, California.
The Chargers, now based out of Los Angeles, a statement released Monday said the team is “shocked and deeply saddened” by the news of Jackson’s death.

“Vincent was a favorite with fans, not only for his Pro Browl game on the field, but also for the impact he had on the community,” the statement read. “The work he has done on behalf of military families through his founding in the years since his retirement has been an inspiration to us all.”

The Buccaneers, who recently won the Super Bowl, said in a statement that Jackson was a perfect professional during his five years with the team.

“Vincent was a dedicated father, husband, businessman and philanthropist, who made a profound impact on our community through his unwavering advocacy for military families, supported by the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation,” the statement read.

Jackson was a three-time Pro Bowl pick and was nominated four times for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, according to the Buccaneers, recognizing players who had a positive impact on their community.

CNN’s Jill Martin contributed to this report.

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