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Caleb Campbell # prospect in 2008 NFL Draft.

Caleb Campbell NFL Draft Bio

Caleb Matthew Campbell (born September 14, 1984) is a former American football linebacker who is a free agent in the National Football League. He is also a lieutenant in the United States Army. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Army.

He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs.

Campbell first attended the United States Military Academy Preparatory School for one year before entering West Point. While there, he majored in Latin American Studies.

In 2004, Campbell played in all 11 games. He was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team. He moved into the starting lineup during midseason and remained there. He started the final six games at the “whip” position. His first career start came an away game against USF. He ranked fifth on the team with 54 tackles. He tied for second on the team with two forced fumbles. He recorded 48 tackles over the final seven games. He recorded four tackles for loss, including a half of a sack. He recorded a then-career-high 12 tackles against UAB in the home finale. He was also one of seven freshmen to earn a varsity letter.

In 2005, Campbell started all 11 games. He led the team with 97 tackles. He also shared the team MVP honors with Running back Carlton Jones. Campbell was credited with 63 solo tackles. He led the team with five interceptions. He also ranked ninth nationally in interceptions. His interception total stands as highest by an Army player since Kenny Dale Rowland recorded five interceptions in 1998.

In 2006, Campbell was a starter for each of season’s first nine games. He was the starting Strong safety before suffering a season-ending knee injury in a road game against Tulane. He ranked third on the team in tackles with 59 at the time of the injury. He ended the year fourth despite missing the season’s final three games. He was credited with 30 solo tackles. He recorded two tackles for loss, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one interception as well. He also recorded at least nine tackles on three occasions. During the season opener he finished with three tackles at Arkansas State while battling an illness throughout the game.

In 2007, Campbell was named to preseason watch list for the Lott Trophy, that is awarded to the nation’s defensive player of the year. He was also on the preseason watch list for the award heading into junior campaign as well. He missed all of the 2007 spring practice recovering from a knee injury. He was selected one of team’s captains for his senior season, along with Tony Fusco, Jeremy Trimble and Mike Viti.

For the season, Campbell finished second on the team on defense. He played in and started all 12 games of the season. He recorded 97 total tackles (68 solo), two tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He also had two pass break ups, and two passes defensed.

Campbell became the 22nd Army player to perform in the East-West Shrine Game.

Draft Year: 2008 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Caleb Campbell

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Caleb Campbell	Safety	6' 2"	237 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
7	218	Detroit Lions	Army	Perryton, Texas

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