NFL star Quinshon Judkins brings football camp back home to Pike Road

PIKE ROAD — It was a special homecoming for former Pike Road running back Quinshon Judkins on Saturday May 23 at the very field he used to score touchdowns on in a Patriots uniform. The current Cleveland Browns star, brought his HumanFirst Foundation Youth Football Camp to the field at Pike Road where he hosted around 100 kids from ages 6 to 14 years old in a free skills camp. "It means a lot.

Not only to see them compete against their peers, but also, you know, see where they're at far as their progression of their athleticism versus somebody that's in my position," Judkins said. "Just to see them in their element, just having fun, you know, competing against themselves, and trying to be better. It was fun.

" HOPE TO BE A PATRIOT SOMEDAY: Pike Road football ball boy has sights on playing for Patriots one day Judkins created the HumanFirst Foundation as an opportunity to provide support where it matters the most. The HumanFirst Foundation provides essential resources like mental health services, youth empowerment and annual initiatives like winter clothing drives. The Pike Road High School football coaching staff along with some of its players helped Judkins run the camp.

Camp attendees were able to get a taste of Pike Road football, running through positional drills with high school coaches. Pike Road coach Granger Shook understands how to run a disciplined football team, but on Saturday, it was also about bringing to light the fun aspect of the game. "We always try to have fun.