Khary Campbell

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Khary Campbell
Date of birth April 4, 1979 (age 28)
Place of birth Flag of United States Brooklyn, New York
Position(s) Linebacker
College Bowling Green
Statistics
Team(s)
2002-2003
2004-current
New York Jets
Washington Redskins

Khary Campbell (born April 4, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY) is an American football player who currently plays linebacker for the Washington Redskins.

[edit] High School and College Career

Campbell played at Southview High School in Sylvania, Ohio (a Toledo suburb), starting at safety and halfback/wide receiver his final three years. He also ran track. He then attended Bowling Green where he finished his collegiate career with 299 tackles, two interceptions, ten forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He led his team in tackles after both junior and senior seasons and was a second team all-MAC selection as a senior.

[edit] NFL Career

In 2002, Campbell joined the New York Jets from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad in mid-September and he would go on to start seven games and appear in nine, making six tackles. During the 2003 season, Campbell was a reserve linebacker and valued special teams player with the New York Jets. He started three games and recorded three tackles on the season. He was released by the Jets prior to their Week 5 game. In 2004 as a Redskin, he played in nine games but suffered a torn ACL injury to his left knee and was placed on injured reserve. He finished the season tied for third in special teams tackles with 20. In 2005, he played in 15 games and had 11 tackles.

[edit] Other Notes

Khary also happens to be a fun young man who enjoys long walks on the beach, playing checkers, and partying with his friends.