Bruce Campbell Class: Sophomore Hometown: Hamden, Conn. High School: Hyde Leadership School/Hargrave Military Academy Height / Weight: 6-7 / 285 Position: Offensive Lineman Experience: 1V

A powerfully built offensive tackle who provided much-needed depth as a true freshman last season ... enters the fall No. 2 on the depth chart at left tackle ... expected to see time this season ... among the quickest offensive linemen, posting the second-fastest 40 time on the line in spring 2008 testing.

As a Freshman (2007): Appeared in five games at left tackle, including one start ... started against Clemson when injuries hit the offensive line... also played vs. Villanova, UNC, Boston College and Florida State ... one of four true freshmen to see action.

At Hargrave Military Academy: Originally signed with the Terps in 2006, but attended the Chatham, Va., school ... coached by Marty Talbert.

At Hyde Leadership School: A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter ... a PrepStar All-American ... played defensive end all four years and started at that spot and offensive tackle his last two years ... never missed a game during his career ... recorded 70 tackles, including six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery his senior season in 2005 ... had 50 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, while blocking two PATs and one punt as a junior ... team rushed for 7,400 yards his last two years ... first team all-state and New Haven-area most valuable player by the New Haven Register ... Class "S" all-state pick as a junior and senior ... the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Connecticut and the 17th-ranked offensive tackle nationally by Rivals.com as a senior... the 19th-ranked OT in the nation by SuperPrep ... team went 24-0, winning two Class "S" state championships in his final two seasons ... lettered three years in basketball and in track (shot put) ... also recruited by Virginia, Nebraska and Michigan State ... coached by John Aquavita.

Personal: Born May 25, 1988 ... parents are Bruce and Rita Campbell ... father was an area high school legend in basketball who ultimately starred at Providence College in the 1970s and was selected by the New Jersey Nets in the eighth round of the 1978 NBA Draft ... father is in the Providence Athletics Hall of Fame and played professional hoops overseas ... enrolled in letters and sciences.

 

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