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SEC Football: SEC Legends Award Winners for 2016 Announced

By Justin Melton

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the chains during a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the chains during a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers fans in wigs and face paint react during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers fans in wigs and face paint react during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Jason Campbell, Quarterback, Auburn, 2001-2004

Jason Campbell graduated from Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Mississippi. During his time in high school, Campbell was named a Parade All-American. Also, he was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year in 1999.

Campbell went on to play college football for the Auburn Tigers. During his time at Auburn, Campbell was a four year starter. He led the team to a 31-9 record over that span. Campbell’s best season, by far was his senior season.

In 2004 Campbell led the Tigers to an undefeated 13-0 record and an SEC Championship. During that season, Campbell completed 188 of his 270 passes for 2,700 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also scored three rushing touchdowns on the season. For his stellar performance that season, Campbell was named the SEC Offensive Most Valuable Player, as well as the Most Valuable Player of the 2005 Sugar Bowl.

After graduating from Auburn, Campbell went on to play in the NFL. He was drafted 25th overall by the Washington Redskins in the 2005 NFL Draft. Campbell would ultimately prove to be something of a journeyman in the NFL. He played five seasons in Washington, two in Oakland, and one season each in Chicago, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.

Over the course of his career in the NFL, Campbell completed 60 percent of his passes, threw 87 touchdowns to 60 interceptions, and amassed 16,771 passing yards. Campbell retired after the 2014 season, despite offers from multiple teams.

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