Akili Smith and Reuben Droughns, two former NFL players, spent the weekend running a football camp in conjunction with Brave C.A.T.S. and the Akili Smith Foundation for area youth at the Sports Complex.
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TORRINGTON – Akili Smith and Reuben Droughns, two former NFL players, spent the weekend running a football camp in conjunction with Brave C.A.T.S. and the Akili Smith Foundation for area youth at the Sports Complex.
“It’s all about giving back,” Smith, the No. 3 overall pick from the 1999 NFL Draft, said. “We want to give back to these kids and teach the importance of discipline.”
On Saturday, the kids and guest coaches, along with volunteer coaches, spent their time running through football drills and making sure the more than 30 kids that attended the camp understood the basics of football.
Sunday was more specific to positions. Smith, who played four years in the NFL as a quarterback, worked with the youth quarterbacks in attendance. Droughns, an eight-year pro including three years with the Denver Broncos, worked with the wide receivers and running backs.