Jackson was struck and killed by a drunk driver on the side of Interstate 70 in the Indianapolis area Sunday morning, Justin L. Mack and Emma Kate Fittes of the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The accident occurred before 4 AM, when Jackson and a ride-sharing operator were killed. Jackson, an inside linebacker, posted 66 tackles and two sacks in 16 games with the Colts in 2016 before spending this past season on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

Jackson had six total tackles in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson took over as a starter at inside linebacker after several injuries and suspensions. He averaged 6.6 tackles per game over his last five games after getting more playing time and put himself in a position to contend for a starting job next season.

Jackson had seven total tackles in Thursday's loss to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

He played 48 of 54 snaps on defense as he's getting all the playing time at inside linebacker opposite D'Qwell Jackson.

Jackson had seven tackles and a sack in Sunday's win over Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson played 49 snaps on defense as he's become the starter at inside linebacker next to D'Qwell Jackson.

Jackson had four tackles and played just ten snaps on defense in Sunday's win at Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Indy went with just one inside linebacker most of the game as they were frequently in dime and nickel formations. Jackson's upside will be limited even though he's a starter since he comes off the field in most passing situations.

Jackson made his first career start at inside linebacker in Sunday's loss to Kansas City. He had a sack and four total tackles while playing 46 of 74 snaps on defense.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson split playing time with Josh McNary, but McNary let early with an injury. Still, Jackson overtook McNary as the starter and his role continues to grow on defense.

Jackson had three tackles and played 13 snaps on defense in Sunday's win over Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

The undrafted free agent from Georgia Southern could see his role increase later in the season given the tunover in Indy's linebacking corps.

Jackson did not play a snap on defense in Sundays loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Chuck Pagano praised Jackson in the preseason and he was a candidate to even start at inside linebacker with Sio Moore were to miss Week 1 with injury. He could be a factor later in the season.