Alachua County mourns NFL player Payton-Jones, who died in a car crash. He played 6 seasons, 29 games, with Lions, Titans, Vikings, Raiders.
Chris Payton-Jones, a former NFL cornerback, has died in a car collision in Gainesville, Florida. He was 30, and his death follows a crash where his sedan collided head-on with a pickup truck. Payton-Jones had recently transitioned to content creation and mentorship. His family confirms his passing, and tributes highlight his positive influence.