Will Campbell has a leg up on other draftees.
Campbell, the first-round selection of the New England Patriots, has been able to pick the brain of NFL legend Andrew Whitworth for years. It was a “huge honor,” Campbell said on draft night. And now that the LSU product is headed to the NFL, he can reflect back on it.
“Well, I think one of the biggest things for all young athletes is continue to be yourself,” Whitworth told NESN.com when asked about the messages he offered. “What makes you special? Don’t lose sight of that.