Eagles' Jalyx Hunt awards scholarships to Philadelphia high school students
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Jalyx Hunt, linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, surprised students at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls on September 15, 2026, by announcing he would fund several scholarships. The first recipient, Laniah Brooks, will have her tuition covered for the next two years. Hunt, who joined the Eagles in 2024 and became a Super Bowl champion, established an endowment at the school, with scholarships named in honor of women who influenced his life. He plans to provide two additional full-ride scholarships for incoming freshmen next year.
- •Hunt announced scholarships during a surprise visit on September 15, 2026.
- •Laniah Brooks is the first student to receive a scholarship.
- •Hunt's endowment will support future students at Little Flower High School.
- •Two additional full four-year scholarships will be available for incoming freshmen.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles' Jalyx Hunt surprises Philly student with scholarship
""I'm never letting this go," said Laniah Brooks. She and her father were surprised by Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt swooping in with a scholarship.
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