Transcript from Today's Media Conference Call with Lions' Seventh Round Draft Choice LB Caleb Campbell From Army

LIONSÂ LB CALEB CAMPBELLOn where he is right now: "I'm actually at the Radio City Music Hall."On what the whole experience has been like for him: "It's very

LIONS LB CALEB CAMPBELL
On where he is right now: "I'm actually at the Radio City Music Hall."On what the whole experience has been like for him: "It's very thrilling. It's something I've looked forward to for so long, something I've dreamed of for so long. Ever since I was a little kid I had these aspirations to one day play in the NFL and now that it's actually here and I've been given that opportunity, it's just unbelievable."

On whether he felt he gave up on that dream by going to West Point: "Yeah actually, kind of, because at the time they didn't have the new policy implemented or anything like that. So, I knew I was going to the academy, it was a pleasure playing football, but also it was taking an ode to protect and serve my nation and I knew I wanted to be an officer and I wanted to be a leader and I'm very fortunate that the Army decided to implement this new policy and I get to take advantage of it because I really think it's going to help out."

On what the new policy is: "The new policy is basically as I get drafted, they think the marketing and PR that I'm going to give the Army is going to be very beneficial, so instead of being active duty - I'll still be in active duty - but, I'll work as a recruiter. As opposed to my classmates, they'll be given to a unit, they might be deployed, they might not be deployed and my obligation is to play football, but on my free time - once or twice a week - I'll work as an Army recruiter. That's just maybe going to a local High School or going to the mall or a recruiting station."

On being in the Army while playing football: "Yeah, I'll still be on active duty. I am still in the Army."

On whether he has a commitment to serve after playing: "No, I'll serve for two years and then instead of five years of active duty I'll have another six years of reserve work. My sole job is to play football, which is great."

On whether he knew the Lions might pick him: "No, I really didn't. I haven't really been in contact with them. I just talked to my agent all throughout the day and I really didn't get much interest until Mr. (Matt) Millen called me a few hours ago and said to have a heads up that he might take me, so it got me excited and here we are now."

On whether he knows Matt Millen at all or his son Marcus who is at West Point: "Me and Marcus are good friends actually. I've met Mr. Millen a couple of times when he came out for some of our games, but nothing beyond a few hello's and 'how are you doing sir?' That was pretty much it."

On whether he has to adhere to military guidelines while playing football: "No, when I'm playing football, I'm playing football and that's my job. The only thing I have to in terms of the military is work as a recruiter."

On if things don't work out with his pro career: "Yeah, I would just go on with my Army career."

On how long he has to play football before going into the six year reserve: "I believe it's two years. Two years and I have the chance to buy out the rest of my contract."

On basically buying out the rest of his education: "Yeah, you'll just have to buy out the rest of your contract. I'm not sure how much it costs or anything like that, but I know that's the rule."

On how much others in the academy support him with this: "I'm getting a lot of support: my classmates, my friends, the faculty and staff at the academy are all routing for me - even soldiers in Iraq that have been deployed. It's a lot of support, it really is and I'm very fortunate for this opportunity. I really appreciate the support because it really helps out."

On what he thinks he would do in the Army if he were not to play football: "I'll branch Air Defense Artillery, so if it wasn't for football I would pursue my career as an Air Defense Artillery man."

On if he's commissioned now as a Second Lieutenant: "I will be May 31, upon graduation."

On the media surrounding his pick and the chants from the crowds at Radio City Music Hall: "It was just unbelievable, I'm very fortunate that I've been given this opportunity and everyone here has been very supportive and it's been a moment that I'll never forget."