GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Former Mauldin football star and current New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips returned to his old stomping grounds on Saturday afternoon.
Phillips hosted his second-annual youth camp at The Salvation Army Kroc Center in downtown Greenville. Over 100 campers joined in on the fun and participated in games, skill drills and competitions.
The Mavericks legend told Palmetto Sports he wants to be a face for the Greenville community, emphasizing both the on-field and off-field benefits of a youth camp.
“I didn’t really go to many camps growing up,” Phillips said. “When I did end up getting to college and then to the NFL, I wanted to be able to to have that so all kids have the opportunity to come out to something like this. When I was younger, I wish there was someone around that I’d seen that made it to the NFL or at least gave me a little bit of wisdom on how to get there. So I’m just here to give back.”
Phillips said he also spends plenty of time with family when he’s back in the Upstate and enjoys Greenville’s downtown.
Greenville’s own “You’re Next Training” and fellow football players, including current high school talents from the area and Clemson freshman Kentavion “Polo” Anderson, helped Phillips lead the camp.
After three years at Kentucky, Phillips was selected in the third round, No. 70 overall, by the Giants in the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s entering his third year with the team, coming off a 2025 campaign where he played in all 17 games, recorded 66 total tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
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