NFL Dream Comes Home as Jared Wayne Gives Back to Young Peterborough Players

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough's own Jared Wayne spent part of his off-season back where his football journey began, helping inspire the next generation of local athletes.

nfl'er jared wayne was back in peterborough for hometown huddle

nfl’er jared wayne and his houston texans teammate nico wilson were in peterborough for the hometown huddle youth football camp (photo via facebook @KMFLPtbo)

The Houston Texans wide receiver hosted the first-ever Hometown Huddle Youth Football Camp on Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, welcoming children between the ages of eight and 13 for a free morning of football instruction and fun.

campers had a blast at the hometown huddle event with nfl’er and peterborough native jared wayne (photo via facebook @KMFLPtbo)

The event gave young players the chance to learn directly from Peterborough's first NFL player, who grew up playing in the local football community before starring at the University of Pittsburgh and eventually reaching the professional ranks.

Camp participants also received an unexpected treat when Wayne was joined by Texans teammate and Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins, who took part in the instruction and spent time with the young athletes.

nico wilson of the houston texans was in peterborough for a football camp

nico wilson of the nfl’s houston texans was a special guest at the hometown huddle football camp (photo via facebook @KMFLPtbo)

For Wayne, the camp was about more than football. It was an opportunity to return to the community that helped shape his career and show local kids that reaching the highest levels of the sport is possible.

The inaugural event brought together football fundamentals, encouragement and plenty of smiles, creating a memorable day for the young players who shared the field with two members of the Houston Texans.


Scott Arnold
is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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