Calais Campbell
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[edit] Biography
Perhaps the best young defensive lineman in the country, Miami's Calais Campbell was named to Playboy's All-American team in 2007 and All-ACC defensive end as a sophomore in 2006. He is a tall and gifted pass-rushing defensive end who reminds observers of former UM great Ted Hendricks. His 10.5 sacks in 2006 was tied for the ninth-highest single-season total in school history. Team's tallest player, Calais was recruited as a tight end/defensive end before settling on the defensive line.
[edit] Highschool
Calais amassed a state-record total of 57 sacks in his career, 38 over the final two seasons. He started at defensive end all four years of his high school career. He also played offensive tackle as a sophomore and tight end as a junior and senior. As a senior at defensive end, had 19 sacks 118 total tackles, three knockdowns and two interceptions. On offense as a senior, had 38 receptions for 412 yards with four touchdowns (had receptions of 68 and 72 yards, both on tight end screens). On defense as a junior, had 19 sacks, 109 tackles and five touchdowns off blocked kicks and fumble returns, in addition to blocking three punts. As a junior on offense, had three receptions for 56 yards
[edit] College
In 2004, he played as a member of the scout team as a true freshman, when he was redshirted.
In 2005, as a redshirt freshman, he played in all 12 games as a backup defensive end, making one start. He ranked 12th on the team with 35 tackles (19 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, eight QB pressures and one forced fumble.
In 2006, his sophomore year, he was named first-team All-ACC after the finest year of any Miami defender. He received the team's Jack Harding Most Valuable Player Award. He ranked second on the team with 10.5 sacks (half a sack behind Kareem Brown). With 20 tackles for loss, he ranked fourth in the nation and led the team and the ACC. In the ACC, he ranked third and was two sacks behind ACC leader and All-American Gaines Adams of Clemson. He had a streak of seven consecutive games with at least one sack during the year, the second-longest streak in school history.
[edit] Scouting Report
Campbell has drawn comparisons to Mario Williams and Michael Strahan, a raw motorer who can power trhough line line and is excellent in pursuit. He is btter suited for the 4-3.
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