The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a passionate fan base, including Ben Camplin, whose interest in football started when he became a fan of their team.
“I got into football because I had always enjoyed watching the game,” Ben said. “I was an avid Rider fan from a young age, and they got me into football, to begin with.”
However, he stopped playing football when he reached high school and focused on volleyball. But he returned to the gridiron in Grade 11 after having minimal success in volleyball.
The highlight of his football career occurred during this past season.
“My most memorable football memory so far is definitely winning the provincial championship this year,” he said. “It is always exciting to get a medal around your neck. I’m looking most forward to defending our titles next year and keeping the tradition alive.”
Ben enjoys playing wide receiver because of the attention to detail that’s required.
“The thing I like most about my position is the precision that routes need to run at,” Ben said. “For me, I believe my speed gives me an edge over my competitors.”
His most recent stats were 545 yards on 19 receptions and five touchdowns in nine games.
He doesn’t model his game after any players, but considers himself to be “short and quick” like “Julian Edelman or Weston Dressler.”
As for recruitment, Ben is unsure if he’ll continue playing after high school, but he’s putting forth a strong effort in the classroom to open more doors and explore different options for schools.
Coach Foord has been “one of the most influential people” during his time on the gridiron.
“He is a positive leader, but maintains control over our team and always gets the most out of each player on our team,” he said.
Ben plans on hitting the weights and improving his speed in the off-season.
From his perspective, “football is a way to represent my school and try to contribute as much as possible to a team.”
Ben Camplin ( #81)
WR
5’9”, 155 lbs
Teams: RMF Badgers, Riders, Vikings, Leboldus
Commitment: None
Official Visits: None
Considerations: Open
Class: 2018
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