May 11: Miami Hurricanes star receiver Malachi Toney hosts youth football camp in Hollywood
Article credit: Donovan Campbell, Sebastian Cuervo
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – A beloved college football player is using his star power to give back to some South Florida kids.
Straight out of the U, back to the community, Malachi Toney has made his impact felt in a big way.
Once upon a time, he was one of those kids, and now he’s the one they’re lining up to see.
“Once upon a time, I was them, looking up to kids my age now and the kids that was balling when I was their age, but it’s just a blessing to even be out here and let the kids feel me, see me, and touch me, so it’s just a blessing,” said Malachi.
And maybe no one feels it more than his biggest fan: his mom.
“To see the community, him give back to the community, and then come out to show love, even the adults, that’s what I’m fascinated about, not the children, the adults, the love that he get from adults,” said Shatravia Toney.
With over 300 kids, all eyes were on the hometown star, as the Miami Hurricane football sophomore standout hosted his inaugural camp at Washington Park in Hollywood and it wasn’t just a turnout, it was a sellout.
“I just know what it feels like to be at the bottom, so that’s why I’m forever humble and grateful to be where I’m at and be in this position right now, I know what it feels like to come from nothing, I came from nothing,” said Malachi.
