Alan Campos


Alan Raul Campos is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Louisville.

Early years

Campos attended Miami Palmetto High School, graduating in 1991. As a senior linebacker, he registered 70 tackles, while helping the team to a 9-3 record 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, 2 sacks, one interception, 2 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries. Against the United States Naval Academy, he made 22 tackles.
As a senior; he was the starter at strongside linebacker, finishing with 97 tackles, 55 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 9 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions. 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 of the 1996 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he was a reserve player and tallied 9 special teams tackles.
In 1997, he competed with rookie Dexter Coakley for the weakside linebacker starter role, that was available after Darrin Smith left in free agency. On August 25, he was waived to make room for cornerback Deion Sanders under the salary cap.

Indianapolis Colts

On July 29, 1998, Campos signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent. He was waived on August 24.

Carolina Panthers

On July 13, 1999, he signed with the Carolina Panthers as a free agent. He was waived on September 3.

Scottish Claymores (NFLE)

Campos played with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe, where he was as a reserve linebacker during two seasons. He registered 9 tackles and one sack in 1998 and 2 sacks in 1999.

Carolina Cobras (AFL)

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.