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Jesse Campbell

No. 37
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1969-04-11) April 11, 1969 (age 56) Washington, D.C.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:	West Craven (Vanceboro, North Carolina)
College:	NC State
NFL Draft:	1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1991)* New York Giants (1992) Washington Redskins (1997)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-American (1990) 3× First-team All-ACC (1988, 1989, 1990)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 404 Interceptions: 7 Fumble recoveries: 6
Player stats at PFR

Jesse Gilbert Campbell Jr. was born on April 11, 1969. He is a former professional football player. Jesse played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played for three different teams during his career. After retiring from playing, he became a high school football coach. Today, he works as an assistant principal.

Jesse Campbell's Football Journey

Jesse Campbell had an exciting career in American football. He played both in college and professionally. His journey took him to some well-known teams.

College Football Days

Jesse Campbell played college football for the NC State Wolfpack. He was a standout player there. He earned important awards for his skills.

Top College Achievements

• All-American Recognition: In 1990, Jesse was named a Second-team All-American. This means he was one of the best players in the country.
• ACC Conference Star: He was also a First-team All-ACC player three times. This happened in 1988, 1989, and 1990. The ACC is a major college sports conference.

Playing in the NFL

After his college career, Jesse Campbell joined the National Football League (NFL). The Philadelphia Eagles picked him in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft. This was a big step for his football career.

Teams Jesse Campbell Played For

Jesse played for three different NFL teams:

• Philadelphia Eagles: He started his NFL career with the Eagles from 1991 to 1992.
• New York Giants: After the Eagles, he played for the New York Giants. He was with them from 1992 to 1996.
• Washington Redskins: His final NFL team was the Washington Redskins. He played for them in 1997 and 1998.

Jesse Campbell's NFL Stats

During his time in the NFL, Jesse Campbell made many plays. Here are some of his career stats:

• Tackles: He made 404 tackles. A tackle is when a player brings down an opponent.
• Interceptions: He had 7 interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
• Fumble Recoveries: He recovered 6 fumbles. A fumble is when a player loses control of the ball.

Life After Football

After his professional football career, Jesse Campbell continued to work with young people. He used his experience to help others.

Coaching High School Football

Jesse became a high school football coach. He coached at Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Mississippi. This allowed him to share his knowledge of the game.

Working as an Assistant Principal

Today, Jesse Campbell is an assistant principal. He works at New Bern High School in New Bern, North Carolina. This town is close to where he grew up. He helps students every day in his role.