by WSYX Staff
Wed, March 19th 2025 at 6:35 AM
Updated Wed, March 19th 2025 at 6:55 AM
DeWayne Carter #90 of the Duke Blue Devils hits Sam Hartman #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after his pass during the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — DeWayne Carter, a defensive standout for the Buffalo Bills, is set to return to his roots by hosting the [DeWayne Carter Football Camp](https://www.dewaynecarter90.com/) at Pickerington Central High School on June 7, 2025. This exclusive camp will provide young athletes the opportunity to train with Carter and learn the values of discipline, leadership, and perseverance on the very field where his football journey began.
> "Pickerington made me who I am, and I couldn’t think of a better place to give back," said Carter. "This community shaped me as a player and as a man, and now I want to pour into the next generation of young athletes right here at home."
The camp is open to players ages 7 to 14 and will feature expert coaching, position-specific drills, and game-day scenarios aimed at elevating the skills of young athletes. Carter, along with a team of top coaches and former collegiate and professional players, will provide hands-on instruction while emphasizing character development, teamwork, and academic excellence.
Spots are limited, and early registration is encouraged. For more details and to sign up, visit [www.dewaynecarter90.com.](https://www.dewaynecarter90.com/)
Carter, a proud Pickerington Central alum, became a dominant force at Duke University before being drafted by the Buffalo Bills. He remains committed to giving back to the community that helped shape him.