 Kyrie had a long road to the NFL, playing at several community colleges, eventually catching on with Alabama and Oregon. Authorities believe another driver caused that crash and that alcohol may have been a contributing factor. Ralph Fox, WTOP News. Jackson's grandfather, Anthony, was among family and friends who went to check out the scene of the crash. He spoke to NBC4 while there, saying how proud he is of his grandson. He always had high aspirations.