College Football Standout Returns To West Orange To Run Training Camp For HS Players

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A college football standout recently held a football camp with local youth to give back to the West Orange community.

Saboor Karriem – a West Orange High School class of 2023 alum – spent the morning running drills with players alongside WOHS head coach Darnell Grant and assistant coaches. Players also got some one-on-one attention from Karriem – who continues to make waves at Temple University.

Karriem graduated from West Orange with 38 offers to play football, initially selecting the University of Illinois. He successfully played in 19 games as a freshman and sophomore and made 26 tackles, performing on special teams as a safety and cornerback. He then transferred to Temple for his senior year, where he is excelling as a safety.

Karriem is on track to graduate from Temple in January, and hopes to continue his higher education with a master's degree in business/finance (venture capitalism) – while also pursuing a spot in the NFL draft.

“I'm here to give back to the community,” Karriem said after his recent return to the township.

“West Orange changed my life and propelled me in a way I could not have imagined,” Karriem said. “It means a lot to me to come back here and help.”

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