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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray hosted his annual Backyard Dawgz Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi at Clarksdale High School on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Also, Clarksdale High School named the athletics fieldhouse after Gray, and the day itself was also named "J.T. Gray Day" in Clarksdale, MS to cap off a full day in the community.

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