Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones died at the age of 30 in a car accident in Florida. His vehicle collided with a pick-up truck while traveling in the wrong direction, resulting in a fire and his death at the scene.
Chris Payton-Jones, a 30-year-old former NFL cornerback and videographer, died Saturday in a car accident.Ā
Payton-Jones was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Floridaās State Road 24 when his car collided with a pick-up truck, according to USA Today, which cited First Coast News. Payton-Jonesā vehicle was reportedly engulfed in flames, and he was pronounced dead on the scene.Ā
Payton-Jones played college football for theĀ University of NebraskaĀ andĀ went on to play for multiple NFL teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans.Ā He most recently played for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the United Football League prior to retiring from the sport this past January.
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Chris Payton-Jones posed for a portrait as a member of the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2024. UFL via Getty Images
The Jacksonville native was also known for his videography. He built theĀ YouTube channel, Flashflix, which focused on sports content. HeĀ described his videos as ābringing the cinematic vibes to YouTube,ā and his efforts garnered more than 1.3 million views. Payton-Jones was also knownĀ forĀ mentoring younger videographers.Ā
āChris was a beloved teammate and leader in the locker room, who demonstrated the importance of hard work, determination, and resilience throughout his career,ā the UFL said in a statement. āAs importantly,Ā Chris was always a bright soul who everyone throughout the league enjoyed spending time with off-the-field during his three-year tenure.ā
āIāve trained him and worked with him,ā James Coleman, a former fullback at Florida State, told News4JAX. āIāve never been around a more genuine guy who has a big heart for kids in this community. Just a positive role model in action, not choice.ā
Chris Payton-Jones died in a car accident after his vehicle collided with a pick-up truck while traveling in the wrong direction on Floridaās State Road 24.
Chris Payton-Jones played for the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans during his NFL career.
Chris Payton-Jones retired from professional football in January 2024, shortly before his tragic death.
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