Jessie J. Quinn, Jr. Football Scholarship Fund

Jessie was born on August 14, 1986 in Nuremberg, Germany to Jessie Quinn Sr. and Jennifer Walker. He was a 2004 graduate of Manatee High School, where he played on the varsity football, basketball, and track team. He continued his education at Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor's degree in accounting. While completing his education Jessie was inducted into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.  The Bradenton native also spent five seasons as a wide receiver at WKU from 2004-08 and made a true impact both on and off the field.

In 2016, Jessie worked for Frank Crum, a family of employer solutions as a staffing recruiter. In 2017, he became a member of the Juneteenth Organization - Tampa Bay Chapter.

Jessie passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the age of 35. 

To honor his memory, friends and family established the Jessie J. Quinn, Jr. Football Scholarship Fund. The fund assists deserving WKU Football Players. Through this fund, Jessie's legacy lives on in perpetuity.