Jacksonville native and former The Bolles School standout, Jaguars QB Mac Jones surprised local 11-Under Duval Jags football team with new helmets he donated. He addressed the students, offering career insights and displaying hometown pride.

From honorary captains to pre-game flag holding to in-game recognition, the Jaguars Foundation and Jaguars PREP put on a show for our local football athletes during August's Play Football Month. Student athletes from across Northeast Florida were highlighted and treated to unique behind-the-scenes experiences at both home preseason Jaguars games.

To kick off Play Football Month, the Jaguars Foundation donated nearly 200 new helmets to area youth football programs. This included 30 helmets that were donated by Gatorade to Riverside High School on the Westside.

In continuing its dedication to developing pathways for youth and flag sports, the Jaguars hosted nearly 700 athletes and coaches at "Bold Gold Games" on Saturday, March 30. The Olympic themed 5v5 flag football tournament hosted nine divisions of travel flag teams ranging from 9U to 18U teams of girls and boys/coed teams. 55 teams had the chance to compete at EverBank Stadium and Daily's Place Flex Field with champions receiving gold medals.

Jaguars host a second Somos DUUUVAL youth football camp at San Jose Elementary alongside Jaxson de Ville and the ROAR cheerleaders! 🐆

Jaguars Safety Andre Cisco makes a surprise school visit to Englewood Elementary! Students had the opportunity to hear from Cisco on the importance of education and goal setting and participate in the Jaguars Somos DUUUVAL youth football camp.

The Jaguars hosted the first ever 5v5 Regional Flag Football tournament with over 50 teams competing ranging from 8u-17u. Girls and boys flag football athletes had the opportunity to hear from DE Adam Gotsis and Legend Aaron Beasley ahead of the competition. The winners will be recognized at NFL Play Football preseason games!

As a result of the Luray Peanut Pickoff program during the season, the Jaguars Foundation had a blast hosting a youth football camp for more than 145 students at Guardian Catholic School. The dynamic football drills, fun giveaways, special guests, Jaxson De Ville and the Roar showing out, made this a school day to remember!

Jaguars PREP hosted a Salute to Service Youth Football Camp for active duty service members' kids at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, alongside members of The ROAR and Jaxson de Ville.

Jaguars host 13 youth NFL Flag teams at TIAA Bank Field as they get ready to compete in the Tampa Bay NFL Flag Regional Tournament. Special guests, Coach Buckner, DT Jay Tufele, LB Tyrell Adams, TE Grayson Gunter, LB Grant Morgan, CB Chris Clyabrooks and TE Naz Bohannon stopped by to wish the teams good luck and see them off. Jaguars PREP is committed to growing the game of football throughout northeast Florida and supporting NFL Flag.

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View top photos of the flag football tournament hosted by Jaguars PREP in partnership with NFL FLAG on May 1st, 2021.