Published Jun 14, 2023
2024 CB Camren Campbell commits to Michigan State: 'They checked every box'
Ryan O'Bleness  •  Spartans Illustrated
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Michigan State gained yet another commitment on Wednesday, as 2024 rising three-star cornerback Camren Campbell announced his decision to choose the Spartans.

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"I would say it felt the most at home, and I felt I didn't need to see anything else," Campbell told Spartans Illustrated when asked why he committed to Michigan State. "They checked every box that I was looking for, and that visit really sealed the deal. So, definitely, they were the best choice, I believe."

Campbell is the second prospect to announce his commitment to Michigan State on the day, joining fellow three-star defensive back Reggie Powers III. Both players took official visits to East Lansing this past weekend. He noted that he hit it off nicely with Powers while on campus.

On the official visit, Campbell was hosted by Michigan State sixth-year senior defensive back Harold Joiner III. He took the trip with his mother, Teakia, his father, Percy, and little brother, Braylon.

Campbell is a 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback out of Tampa Bay Tech in Tampa, Florida. He runs a 4.42-second 40-yard dash.

Michigan State was Campbell's first scholarship offer. The early relationship with cornerbacks coach Jim Salgado and Harlon Barnett played a factor in his decision.

"(Michigan State) being my first offer (was important)," Campbell said. "Basically, they put me on. They believed in me when nobody else did. That definitely played a factor (in my decision)."

Campbell has built a strong connection with Salgado and Barnett. Those are the coaches he trusts to develop him as a football player and man. They made Campbell a priority, and that meant a lot to him.

"They've been keeping in contact with me almost every day since they offered me, they never stopped," Campbell noted about Salgado and Barnett. "They made sure we built a bond."

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While Michigan State was Campbell's first offer, his recruitment has really picked up steam since. In addition to Michigan State, he has offers from Boston College, Kansas, Louisville, Minnesota, Mississippi, South Florida and several others.

With his combination of size, speed and length, Campbell feels like he is a complete cornerback. He knows he has a lot of work to do to continue to improve, but has all of the traits to be a successful defensive back at the college level.

"I would just say I'm very patient, but I also take a lot of risks, though, for sure," Campbell said when asked to describe his game. "But I feel like I'm really the ideal cornerback. There's still definitely a lot more room to work, but I feel like, for myself, that I'm the ideal corner."

He took an official visit to Boston College during the first weekend of June, but says he is "locked in" with MSU and will not be taking any additional visits elsewhere.

Despite living in the Sunshine State, the Florida native grew up watching Michigan State. Now, it's a surreal feeling for Campbell to become a Spartan.

"I definitely (knew about Michigan State), watching them as a kid," Campbell said. "I watched them all the time, so I knew a whole bunch about the school. I just never thought I would be going there!"

The Tampa product wanted to leave Michigan State fans with one final message: "Go Green," Campbell said joyously.

With Campbell's pledge, Michigan State’s number of commitments for the 2024 class is now five. He joins Powers, four-star cornerback Jaylen Thompson, three-star offensive lineman Andrew Dennis and three-star offensive lineman Logan Bennett.

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