Khyree Jackson’s Family Launches Memorial Scholarship to Benefit Student-Athletes at His High School Alma Mater

The scholarship supports college-bound students and athletes at Maryland's Dr. Henry Wise High School

Brandy Simms | Jun 24, 2025

The family of former University of Oregon and Maryland high school football star Khyree Jackson, who was killed in a car accident just weeks after being selected by Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft, has established a scholarship in his honor at Dr. Henry Wise High School. / Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Tragedy Spurs Tribute to Promising NFL Talent

Maryland native Khyree Jackson was killed nearly a year ago in a car accident that occurred just weeks after the former University of Oregon cornerback was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jackson’s Parents Establish Scholarship to Uplift Future Students

Jackson’s parent’s, Raymond and Ebbony, have decided to honor his memory by establishing a scholarship that helps deserving college students and athletes.

According to the Khyree Jackson Foundation website, the Khyree Jackson Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Khyree Jackson and ensures his legacy continues to inspire future generations by providing opportunities to young athletes and students from his alma mater, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School.

$1,000 Awards for JUCO or 4-Year College-Bound Seniors

The high school is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and is part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. A $1,000 college scholarship will be awarded to a senior planning to attend a junior college (JUCO) or a four-year college or university.

For more information visit www.khyreejacksonfoundation.org

After his a high school career at Wise High School, Khyree Jackson went on to a stellar career with the Oregon Ducks.

After his high school career at Maryland's Dr. Henry Wise High School, Khyree Jackson went on to a stellar college career with the Oregon Ducks, which led to him becoming a fourth round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Published Jun 24, 2025

BRANDY SIMMS

Brandy Simms is an award-winning sports journalist who has covered professional, college and high school sports in the DMV for more than 30 years including the NFL, NBA and WNBA. He has an extensive background in both print and broadcast media and has freelanced for SLAM, Dime Magazine and The Washington Post. A former Sports Editor for The Montgomery County Sentinel, Simms captured first place honors in the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association 2006 Editorial Contest for a sports column entitled “Remembering Len Bias.” The Oakland, California native began his postgraduate career at WMAL-AM Radio in Washington, D.C. where he produced the market’s top-rated sports talk show “Sports Call” with host Ken Beatrice. A former Sports Director for “Cable News 21,” Simms also produced sports at WJLA-TV and served as host of the award-winning “Metro Sports Connection” program on Montgomery Community Television. Simms is a frequent contributor to various radio and television sports talk shows in the Washington, D.C. market. In 2024, he made his national television debut on “The Rich Eisen Show” on the Roku Channel. He began contributing to High School On SI in 2025.