Both head coach Mike Vrabel and Campbell, a standout lineman from LSU, share many similar qualities in their approach to the game. When Campbell was selected by New England, he was overcome with emotion on the stage in Green Bay.

Though he's Louisiana native, Will Campbell's professional sights had been set on Foxborough for quite some time.

Mike Vrabel told us what he wanted all along. Players who play like Will Campbell. Fight like Will Campbell. Lead like Will Campbell. Players who, as we saw Thursday night, are, in fact, Will Campbell.