"Tennessee is a school that really has my interest and I will be there soon," said Campbell. "It is a strong SEC school, they know how to use the tight end and I am starting to develop a relationship with coach Niedermeyer. "I am excited to get up there and learn more about the school."
With the offer, Tennessee has quickly moved up Campbell's list. He does not have a leader or even an order of favorites yet, but there are five schools that stand out. Other than the Vols,
Georgia Tech,
Michigan,
Nebraska and
North Carolina State currently top Campbell's list. The school he is most familiar with on that list is in Raleigh. Campbell was back at North Carolina State just over a week ago.
"I have visited North Carolina State three times now and I like it a lot up there. There is a lot I like, but I really like how genuine coach Goebbel has been with me since day one. He has always had great communication, he has been real and they have always let me know how many tight ends are leaving, how many are coming in and I just love how up front and real they are with me.
"How the coaches treat me and talk to me, more than anything, makes North Carolina State stand out." Staying in the ACC, Georgia Tech is just a short drive from home, so will location help the Yellow Jackets? "I was back at Georgia Tech last weekend and what stands out about them is the new offense they are running and the education," said Campbell. "Other than football and it being close to home, I know I can go to Georgia Tech and come out with a great education. Both me and my mom like that.
"Locations is nice, but that is not going to be a big factor for me. It is easy to get to though."
The schools on his list farthest from home are Michigan and Nebraska. Both are recruiting him hard. "Michigan is really like being back home for me. I am from Delaware, so I am from up north and I have family up there, so it would be cool to get back up there. Michigan is definitely high on the board due to family up there, but they have always had a good program too.
"I am definitely interested in checking out Nebraska. They have been great with communicating with me, so that makes them really stand out. I talk to coach Held a lot, and it is a different school in the midwest, they have history and I would like to see what the atmosphere is like there."
Campbell said official visits in the spring are likely, but none are set yet. He is hoping to have his mind made up by August. "Honestly I would like to get committed before my senior season so I don't have to worry about it, but I am not going to push it to make it happen," said Campbell. "I am going to keep taking visits, talking to the coaches and just see where I am most comfortable at. It will come down to comfortability for me. That is the biggest factor in my decision."
