Brock Lampes story is a tale of hard work, persistence and never giving up on a dream.
When Lampe graduated from Bradford High School in 2021, he had only scratched the surface of his football potential. He garnered First-Team All-State and all-conference honors as a linebacker and running back/fullback during his junior and senior seasons, but his senior season was cut short due to COVID-19, so Lampe didnt get to play as many games.
However, when he did play, he dominated defensively by racking up double-digit tackles in just about every game and showing off his running and pass-catching abilities.
But Lampe was determined to keep going, and now his hard work is paying off.
From I-AA walk-on to a Division I starter to a current NFL player, Lampes whirlwind journey hit an all-time high after Aprils NFL Draft, when the Patriots signed him as an undrafted free agent.
The grind never stops
Right now, Lampe is putting in 12-hour days with the Patriots with his eyes on the prize of surviving the final cut in August and securing a spot on a professional football team, something thats brought his life to new heights.
Signing with the Patriots was definitely the happiest moment in my life, Lampe said. They had expressed a lot of interest in me prior to the draft, and after a call with coach (Mike) Vrabel, I loved everything about him and what he was building. So when I had the opportunity to sign with them in free agency, it just felt like the perfect fit. Being able to celebrate that special moment with so many of the people that I care about was extremely special.
Obviously, as an undrafted guy, your first goal is to make the 53-man roster. However, I like to keep things small. Im just focused on getting 1% better every day. I believe Im capable of making the team because of their need at the fullback position, Im also capable of being a core 4 special teams guy. I provide versatility with my experience playing tight end as well, and Ive got a great work ethic. Nothing has ever come easy for me, so Im used to having to work for my opportunities.
That work started in Kenosha, where Lampe grew up tackling dummies and running routes in the street with his brother, ducking cars when needed.
From St. Joseph Elementary to Bullen Middle School to Bradford, Lampe played CYC football and basketball from an early age. He also played Kenosha Little League, and he blossomed into a star for the Red Devils on the football field. Lampe racked up 127 total tackles in his junior year, and he added 500 total yards on offense in his senior year as a solid, speedy, 6-foot-2, 225-pound fullback.
Hes a Kenoshan through and through, still living there to this day. You can catch him at Franks Diner, Casa Capri, Olivers, Nafis and Kaisers, watching a movie at Tinseltown or playing golf at Muni. Lampe also loves playing spike ball with friends at the beach.
Confident to make the Patriots roster
Hes hoping to be the next great NFL Kenoshan, much like Alan Ameche and Melvin Gordon.
His niche at first could be special teams, and hell have to prove himself starting July 19 when he reports to training camp. His time so far this summer at rookie camp and OTAs (offseason training activities) has been strong, Lampe says, as hes feeling good about his chances.
Cuts are typically after the second and third preseason games, and Im feeling confident that I will make the team, Lampe said. Right now Im just continuing to work out and stay in shape and reviewing the playbook to give me the best chance to go out there and play my best.
His college football experience wasnt typical for an NFL hopeful.
Working his way up
Guys have big numbers and performances in high school all the time and dont even make it to college football. While Lampe didnt have a ton of offers or anything after his Red Devil career, he was at least able to walk on at a high level for Northern Illinois University (Division I-AA).
Even then, however, he needed one year to prove himself before earning a scholarship. Lampe was named team captain in his senior year. Last year, the Huskies pulled off a historic upset victory over national powerhouse Notre Dame, the national championship runner-up.
At 6-foot-1 and a bulldozing 250 pounds, Lampe ran a 4.8 seconds in the 40-yard dash, demonstrating his rare combination of size and speed.
During an exit interview after his junior year at Northern Illinois, Lampe was told he had what it takes to make the NFL, but he needed to improve in two areas. He put in the work to improve his game in his senior year, and he started to garner interest from agents and NFL teams.
For now, the rest is history, but Lampe has only begun. Things will only get harder from here, but the fullback is prepared to do whatever it takes to live out his spectacular dream.
Being in Foxborough has been a dream come true. I signed my first NFL contract, completed rookie minicamp, and now were finishing up the second week of OTAs, Lampe said. They have me playing Fullback, and its going great. I love being out there competing against the best players in the world.
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