If you watched the second day of the 2008 NFL draft, you may remember Campbell, whose selection became one of the biggest stories of the day. When he was selected in the seventh-round by the Detroit Lions, ESPN brought him on set, set up a videoconference with him and then-Lions coach Rod Marinelli, a Vietnam veteran, and celebrated the fact that an undersized player from West Point would have a shot to play professionally. He was the first Army player to be drafted in 11 years.2012 nike nfl jerseys
He remained there until last week when he was signed to the team's active roster. On Sunday, Campbell made his NFL debut, playing on special teams. He still has military commitments as a member of the Michigan National Guard, but for now, he's mainly focused on the football field.12 tom Brady nfl jersey
After receiving the news, Campbell told The Detroit News that he struggled with his decision to choose football over the military.
Campbell wears No. 53 for the Lions. Keep an eye out for him on Thanksgiving.
