Former Prairie View A&M football player Jackson Bailey has died, as announced by the program on Tuesday.
The details regarding his cause of death at just 22 years old remain undisclosed.
Although Bailey participated in the 2023 football season, he did not play in any college games in Texas.
“The Prairie View A&M University Athletics Bureau expresses deep 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,” the university stated.
“Jackson was part of the football team for the 2023-24 season. While he may not have appeared in an official game, his presence and energy were felt strongly throughout the locker room and campus. The members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Beta Chapter, valued his embodiment of brotherhood, resilience, and purpose.”
“He brought Prairie View A&M closer to home, becoming an unforgettable part of the campus family. Although his time here was brief, the impact he left will resonate for years to come.”
Bailey’s family commemorated him on Facebook, stating, “As of Monday, June 9th, 2025, I share the news about my brother Jackson Philip Bailey. My beloved son, brother, teammate, and friend—his presence was a gift to all who knew him. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. Funeral details will be announced later.”
Bailey began his college football journey in Arizona and transitioned to Louisiana Monroe after a redshirt season in 2021. As a 3-star linebacker, he played nine games in the 2022 season, accumulating 14 tackles and one quarterback sack.
During high school, he led his team to the regional final of the Texas 5A D2 State Playoffs, achieving a total of 60 tackles in his junior year, including nine tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks.
In his senior year, he recorded 57 total tackles, along with four tackles for loss, one sack, three quarterback pressures, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. That season, his school advanced to the quarterfinals of the Texas 5A D1 state playoffs.
