Campbell University

One of the top pass catchers in Campbell history, Ben Bolling enters his fifth season on the sidelines and second as wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator in 2020.
 
Joining the coaching ranks in 2016, Bolling served as a defensive quality control coach before being promoted to safeties coach during the 2017 season. He also assisted with the Camels’ strength and conditioning program in 2017.
 
Transitioning back to the offensive side of the ball for the 2019 season, Bolling guided one of the best and youngest wide receiver corps in CU’s modern history, with sophomore Caleb Snead and freshman Jalen Kelsey combining 1,091 yards and 13 touchdowns. The duo was named to Phil Steele’s Big South all-conference teams, with Snead taking second team honors, while Kelsey claimed third team accolades.
 
With Bolling coaching the CU safeties in 2018, Campbell led the FCS in fewest passing yards allowed, surrendering just 122.5 per game, posting the seventh best pass efficiency defense (103.27). The Camels also ranked 15th in red zone defense (.724), 25th in scoring defense (22.0 points per game) and 25th in total defense (335.4 yards per game).
 
Campbell ranked among the nation’s leaders in takeaways in 2017, posting a school record 19 interceptions. Defensive back Carlos Merritt was also named First Team All-PFL, tying CU’s single-season record for interceptions with six. Merritt headlined a group of 10 Camels to be named All-PFL.
 
Bolling enjoyed a record setting career in Buies Creek, finishing his playing career as Campbell’s all-time leader in receiving yards (1,329) and receptions (100), also tying for the program lead in receiving touchdowns (8).
 
The Knightdale, N.C. native interned with the Campbell coaching staff in the spring of 2016 before coming on in an official capacity. He was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 honoree, collecting accolades in 2013 and 2015, and made his third appearance on the Academic All-PFL team in 2015.
 
He caught passes in 10 games during his final season, hauling in 216 yards, also throwing for a TD pass in a win over Drake.
 
Bolling graduated from Campbell in 2015 with a degree in exercise and sports science. Bolling is also Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.