NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Amare Campbell, LB, Penn State
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Amare Campbell, LB, Penn State
Summer is here, and it is everyone's favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: Amare Campbell
School: North Carolina
Height/Weight: 6-1/230 lbs.
Player Background
- 3-Star Recruit
- Started as a True Freshman
- Transferred to Penn State
- Team Captain while at North Carolina
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
- 90 Tackles
- 13 Tackles for Loss
- 7.5 Sacks
- 1 Interception
- 2 Pass Breakups
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
- 70.7 PFF Run Coverage Grade
- 72.2 PFF Pass Coverage Grade
- Missed Tackle Rate of 12%
- 48 Defensive Stops
Player Traits
- Tracks the ball well in the air or ground
- Controls the middle of the field
- Quick reaction to plays
- Excellent in coverage
- Good range covering sideline to sideline
Player Summary
Amare Campbell looked great in Tar Heel Blue, but now he has a chance to do it in the land of Linebacker U, Penn State. The Tar Heel-turned-Nittany Lion will showcase his instincts and closing speed in the Big Ten next season. When you watch his film from the past couple of seasons, what really stands out is how quickly he is able to react to the play and make a play on the ball carrier. He consistently is in a position to make a play, and as a result, he can lead the defense as a whole. Look for him to be impactful this season on a loaded Penn State defense.
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