Not the Fame or Fortune—This Is What Kenny Clark Loves Most About the NFL!

When most people think about life in the NFL, they imagine the glitz, the glamour, and the multimillion-dollar contracts. But for Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark, what matters most isn’t the roar of the crowd or the numbers on his paycheck—it’s the joy he brings to others, especially the next generation.

Since being drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Clark has become a cornerstone of the Packers’ defense and a three-time Pro Bowler. Yet, what truly lights him up isn’t another sack or a contract extension—it’s the smiles and laughter from kids in his hometown of Rialto, California. Through his annual “Kenny Clark Dreams Do Come True Camp,” Clark has made it his mission to give back to the community that raised him. The free football camp isn’t just about teaching technique—it’s about inspiring dreams, lifting spirits, and creating lasting memories for hundreds of young athletes.

And that’s not all. Every year, Clark also organizes a toy giveaway in nearby San Bernardino. There, surrounded by holiday cheer and grateful families, he gets to witness something he says is more powerful than any football accolade: pure happiness on a child’s face. “It’s those smiles, those moments of laughter—that’s what it’s all about,” Clark shared in a heartfelt interview on the Packers’ official website. “Those are the wins that matter most to me.”

Clark’s passion for giving back stems from a deeply personal place. Raised in Southern California, he experienced firsthand the challenges that come with growing up in a tough environment. His rise to the NFL wasn’t easy—and he hasn’t forgotten where he came from. That’s why, despite the intense demands of a professional football career, he carves out time each year to return home and lift others up.

His commitment to community stands as a powerful reminder that football can be a vehicle for so much more than athletic achievement. For Clark, the NFL is a platform—not just to tackle quarterbacks, but to tackle inequality, inspire youth, and plant seeds of hope. In an era where highlight reels often steal the spotlight, Kenny Clark quietly proves that character can shine just as brightly.

So, while some may measure success in trophies and touchdowns, Clark sees it differently. For him, it’s in the echoes of laughter on a summer afternoon in Rialto. It’s in the wide-eyed wonder of a child receiving their first Christmas gift. That’s the real win. That’s why he plays.