Campbell quareterback Hajj-Malik Williams warms up on Saturday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
BUIES CREEK — Campbell hosted its annual spring football game on Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium with the Orange (offense) topping the White (defense), 31-27.
The Camels will conclude spring practice this week. CU was 3-8 overall and 2-5 in the Big South Conference last season.
In 2021, Campbell produced three Football Championship Subdivision All-Americans, including Big South Defensive Player of the Year, Brevin Allen, who posted 17.5 tackles for loss. Allen returns for 2022.
Campbell has eight starters back on offense and six on the defensive side, including quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams, a 2019 freshman All-American and 2020 Big South Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
Also coming back are two All-Big South performers — tight end Julian Hill and offensive tackle Tyler McLellan, as well as 2021 freshman All-American linebacker C.J. Tillman.
Last season, Campbell ranked fourth in the FCS in turnovers gained (25) and defensive touchdowns (4). On the offensive side, the Camels led the Big South in passing offense at 261.6 yards per game, ranking 22nd in the FCS, setting a school record for passing yards (2,901) and passing touchdowns (24).
During the offseason, Campbell hauled in the No. 1 ranked incoming freshmen recruiting class in the FCS. Campbell’s incoming 2022 class includes 19 freshmen, with 12 rated as three- or four-star recruits, as well as one two-star prospect.
Campbell will open the 2022 season in Buies Creek on September 3, hosting The Citadel.
(Campbell media services provided the basis for this report)
Chris McKay runs for a first down in the Campbell spring game.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Matt Hampton hauls in a touchdown pass Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Harnett Central alumnus Hayden Smith looks downfield for a receiver.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
