PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The HBCU group is mourning the lack of Prairie View A&M College soccer participant Jackson Bailey, often known as ‘Jacks’, who died on the age of twenty-two. Although he didn’t seem in a recreation for the Panthers, his presence was deeply felt inside the locker room and throughout the campus group, in accordance with an announcement launched by the college’s athletic division.
Bailey, a defensive lineman, joined the Prairie View A&M College soccer staff for the 2023–24 season after transferring from Louisiana-Monroe. He started his collegiate profession at Arizona, the place he redshirted. Initially from DeSoto, Texas, Bailey starred at Crimson Oak Excessive Faculty and earned all-state honors in Class 5A Division I as a senior. In his standout 2020 season, he posted 64 tackles, 4 interceptions, two defensive touchdowns, and three fumble recoveries.
Bailey selected Prairie View A&M, the one HBCU he attended, to be nearer to his household. A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Beta Chapter. Jackson Bailey was identified for his brotherhood, constructive power, and deep sense of function. His soccer IQ, pure velocity, and infectious character earned him the respect of teammates and coaches alike.
God Received Me
His favourite quote, “God obtained me,” mirrored a mindset that carried him by means of each life’s challenges and triumphs. He dreamed of enjoying within the NFL or pursuing a profession in bodily remedy to assist others heal by means of sports activities.
Off the sphere, Bailey had a ardour for cooking, music, and spending time with household, particularly throughout the holidays. He additionally loved enjoying video video games and the piano, a lesser-known expertise. Bailey typically credited his mom, Debbie Bailey, as his biggest inspiration. He’s additionally survived by his father, Bryon, and siblings Taylor and Kebron.
“Although his time at PVAMU was temporary, the affect he made will resonate for years to come back,” the college stated. “We honor and bear in mind Jackson ‘Jacks’ Bailey not just for his potential and promise however for the way in which he lived—with function, humor, humility, and coronary heart.”
