Former UNC and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker gives back with free camp

Posted Jul 13, 2025
They say you can't teach speed. Willie Parker begs to differ. "We full speed now!" Parker said as he ran a running backs drill at St. David's School in Raleigh. The former Pittsburgh Steelers and UNC running back nicknamed "Fast Willie," ran a free football camp for various ages Saturday. Former UNC and NFL running back Shaun Draughn also assisted. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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