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‘It’s about giving back’: Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd gives fellow military kids chance to learn, grow

Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd hosted a football camp for children from military families at NAS Jacksonville. (WJXT)

NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than 100 children from military families are getting the chance to train with Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

The third annual Devin Lloyd Football Camp brought the families of service members out Monday to see their children get active.

Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd hosted a football camp for children from military families at NAS Jacksonville. (WJXT)

“So happy to be out here. Thankfully, it’s not too hot. Hopefully, it doesn’t rain like a couple years ago,” Lloyd said. “Everything is good so far. Just happy to be here.”

Lloyd, a 2022 first-round draft pick, grew up in a military household himself and said the smiles on the faces of the 120 children at the camp are “what it’s about.”

“It’s about giving back. It’s about using the blessing that God gave you to bless others,” Lloyd said.

The children, like 11-year-old Ariyan Houston, took part in drills to improve their football skills. Houston’s grandmother served in the Navy for many years.

“I’m so excited to be here,” Houston said. “This year I hope to learn more.”

But Lloyd said he wants these young athletes to walk away knowing they can do big things -- beyond football.

“I want to be an example so that one day, they’ll be in my position… and they remember the camp that they went to when they were younger, so that’s kind of my motivation,” Lloyd said.

Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd hosted a football camp for children from military families at NAS Jacksonville. (WJXT)

After hours of play, Lloyd hopes these fellow military kids know they have what it takes.

“They’re gonna have to work hard. I want them to be the best at whatever they do,” Lloyd said. “In order to do that, obviously, (they need) discipline, consistency and work ethic.”

Day two of Lloyd’s camp is from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday.


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Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award.

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