Campos attended Miami Palmetto High School, graduating in 1991. As a senior defensive lineman, he registered 70 tackles, while helping the team to a 9–3 record, a district championship and receiving All-Dade County honors. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Louisville. In his first two seasons he played mainly on special teams.
As a junior, he became a starter at outside linebacker, posting 123 tackles (second on the team), 2 sacks, one interception, 2 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries (one returned for a 23-yard touchdown). Against the United States Naval Academy, he made 22 tackles.
As a senior; he was the starter at strongside linebacker, finishing with 97 tackles (second on the team), 55 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 9 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions (one returned for a 20-yard touchdown).[1] Against the University of North Carolina, he had 15 tackles and rushed for 70 yards after executing a fake punt.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Campos was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft.[2] As a rookie, he was a reserve player and tallied 9 special teams tackles (eighth on the team).
In 2000, Campos signed with the Carolina Cobras of the Arena Football League to play as a fullback/linebacker. Although he was not activated in the regular season until week 6, he finished tied for the team lead with 7 rushing touchdowns. He was released on April 9, 2001.[9]