“The first thing is it always starts with that work; you have to put hard work in! Chase your dreams whatever those dreams may be don’t ever think they’re unattainable. I just want to be that example for them,” Jordan Love remarked. It indeed showcased Green Bay Packers QB’s determination to give back to the community. The second-team All-MWC nominee at Utah State, Love, who is known for his campaign to inspire kids to participate in sports, once again captured fans’ interest.
NFL QB who is heading into his sixth NFL season and third as the Packers’ starting QB is establishing his local roots for the next generation, encouraging youth to fulfill their NFL aspirations. Impressively, his rival and hometown native, Krys Barnes, joined him on this mission. Bakersfield native players are making memories in their hometown by hosting the youth football camp. And, what makes the event even more special? Well, they offered a special prize. Bang on!
According to a Youth Sports Organization, FlexWork Sports Management IG post, Packers star QB and Cardinals LB delighted many by organizing a youth football camp at Liberty High School in Bakersfield. At this moment, the sports organization shared beautiful glimpses of the youth camp. Along with sharing multiple images of the camp, they provided the details of this generous event. “Jordan Love, Krys Barnes & the Hands of 10ve Foundation hosted their 3rd annual hometown community youth football camp in Bakersfield. Making memories and changing lives one kid at a time!,” they mentioned in their post caption.
In one of the pictures, they both were seen handing over a paycheck of 10,000 and no/100 dollars to the youth player and ‘Camper of the day’. At that moment, they both looked extremely happy while posing with the aspirational football player holding the paycheck.
Interestingly, Krys Barnes also celebrated the best edition yet of their annual youth camp with Jordan Love, as he called Camp 3 a standout success. He mentioned on his IG story, “Camp #3 with @jordan3love and was the best one yet!! See y’all next year.”
Remarkably, Krys Barnes and Love and his ‘Hands of 10ve Foundation’ have been hosting this event for three years consecutively, helping the community with the fundamentals of the sport. Jordan, 26 started the Hands of 10ve Foundation in honor of his father, Orbin Love, a law enforcement officer who took his own life, focusing on the importance of providing space for people going through difficult times and bringing awareness to participate in sports.
“To be able to have that platform to give that hope and belief that, you know, other people might be going through similar struggles in life and you know you’ve got a shoulder to lean on, somebody to talk to, and a resource if you ever need help,” Love stated. Besides this, Barnes also reflected his sentiments during the camp, as they both took inspiration from other players. “Derek Carr had a couple of camps here when we were younger. This camp is for everybody like his was. It’s been a blessing to be able to do what those guys did for us, when we were younger,” he stated.
Additionally, former UCLA Bruins player Krys also explained that Students of Bakersfield from the age of 8-18 have benefited through this camp. And he aspires to provide them with “awesome support that goes beyond football.” Interestingly, more than 200 students participated in the camp and went through over 15 drills. Undoubtedly, this camp made the participants and their families comfortable and content. While the Packers QB handed out the 5-figure prize, his team announced the re-signed TE John FitzPatrick.
Jordan Love’s Packers re-sign TE John FitzPatrick
On Monday, Jordan Love’s team made the massive announcement regarding their TE. They signed FitzPatrick, who entered the offseason as a restricted free agent and did not receive a tender. Interestingly, with Packers TEs Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft vying for a 53-man tight end roster slot, the Packers brought John back.
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However, Ben Sims is probably his best opponent for a roster berth and a third tight end position. Surprisingly, FitzPatrick was active in 2024 over Sims during the postseason.
After being eliminated from the Atlanta Falcons‘ practice squad on October 11, 2024, FitzPatrick appeared in 9 regular-season games with the Packers in 2024. He played 73 offensive snaps and 50 on special teams, while catching one pass for two yards. Per PFF, 53 snaps were as a run blocker, with 61 inline as a “Y” tight end, which amplified his blocking role. Indeed, the Packers are reinforcing their tight end room from a protect-Love-at-all-costs perspective with FitzPatrick’s return.