Texas A&M surprises Lions head coach Dan Campbell with Lifetime Achievement Award
Texas A&M and the Detroit Lions teamed up to surprise beloved Lions head coach Dan Campbell with an award to recognize his career achievements.
The Texas A&M Football account shared a video Wednesday afternoon of the "interview" setup with Campbell's old strength coach Mike Clark. Campbell was told that he was just there to talk about his time playing for the Aggies.
As Campbell sat down across from Clark, a video appeared on the TV screen between them with a message from former Aggies head coach R.C. Slocum.
"I know this comes as a surprise -- this is not an interview," Slocum said.
"From everybody here in Aggieland, I wanted to congratulate you on what an awesome career that you have had and continue to have."
The video continued to play messages from Campbell's former A&M teammates congratulating him for earning the Lettermen's Association 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Campbell watched on with emotion as the video wrapped up and his family walked out to embrace him.
"Are you kidding me? You guys knew?" Campbell said to his family as they walked out.
"I'm honored... I love my Aggies man... thank you to all my teammates, R.C., love you to death."
Campbell played tight end for four seasons at Texas A&M from 1995-1998. The New York Giants selected Campbell in the 3rd round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
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