Kellen Campbell

Height:
6-null
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Imperial, Pa.
High School:
West Allegheny

Kellen Campbell ascended from virtual anonymity at the beginning of last season to seize a starting job and make vital contributions to Pitt[apos]s Fiesta Bowl run...with bulldog determination and sharp football sense, Campbell rescued the Panthers when injuries depleted the fullback position...was a starter the final two months of the season, including the Fiesta Bowl...in Pitt[apos]s dramatic 16-13 win over West Virginia, Campbell threw a key block to spring Tyler Palko[apos]s game-winning two-yard touchdown run...his success is a fitting reward for his pride and perseverance...joined Pitt as a walk-on in 2001...made a favorable impression on his new running backs coach during this offseason...'Kellen is a very coachable player,' David Walker said. 'He does a nice job as both a ball carrier and blocker. Kellen did an excellent job picking up the scheme during the spring and I[apos]m excited about what he can do this year.'...was a high school teammate of junior quarterback Tyler Palko at West Allegheny.
2004: Played in nine games and started seven of the last eight contests...lone missed start during that stretch was at Notre Dame due to a four-receiver set...made his first career start at Temple (Oct. 9)...had three rushes on the year for six yards...had four receptions for 34 yards.
2003: Played in two games, making appearances versus Kent State and Syracuse.
2002: Did not play in any games.
2001: Redshirted as a true freshman.
High School: Football and wrestling standout at West Allegheny...earned all-state, All-Big 7 and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 'Fabulous 22' West honors in football under Coach Bob Palko...was the team[apos]s starting linebacker and running back from his sophomore year on...helped West Allegheny to three WPIAL football titles and one runner-up finish...in wrestling earned all-state and compiled over 100 career victories...four-year letterman in both football and wrestling...graduated with honors...junior class president.
Personal: Kellen Ryan Campbell, born 7/19/82, is the son of Kevin and Cindy Campbell...has two brothers...business finance major...father played football at Edinboro College...brother Kevin played football at Mercyhurst.