Malcolm Butler Hosts 11th Annual Youth Football Camp; Over 250 Attendees

VICKSBURG, Miss.(VDN) — Super Bowl champion and Vicksburg native Malcolm Butler returned to his hometown Saturday to host his 11th annual football camp at Vicksburg High School.

The free camp welcomed athletes from elementary to high school, who participated in drills and received guidance from Butler and several local coaches.

“Home is home, and Vicksburg, Mississippi is my home,” Butler said. “We do this each and every year and we’re going to go hard and learn knowledge out here.”

Before the camp began, participants heard an audio message from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who shared encouraging words for the campers and Butler.

While the camp focused on football techniques, Butler emphasized the importance of life beyond sports.

“It’s not all about football. You have to have other skills—you can learn a trade and do anything you want to do,” Butler said. “People say they have a Plan A, but you need to use your Plan A, B, and C.”

He urged participants to think about their future beyond athletics.

“After you take your shoulder pads off, what are you doing?” he said. “Football doesn’t last long, so you need to listen to your parents and teachers.”

Butler even joined in on the action, racing against local high school track stars Adria Burrell and Amiyah Hall—who both edged out the Super Bowl champ.

The Vicksburg community thanks Butler for always pouring back into the youth of his hometown.