Cameron was a two-year standout at defensive tackle in 2010 and 2011 after joining the Monarchs following Hofstra's disbanding of its football team. He earned six All-America honors in 2011, three of those being first team selections, as the Monarchs went 10-3 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA FCS Playoffs. The 2012 ODU Alumni Association Male Athlete of the Year, he also earned Scholar Athlete of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors from the CAA in 2011. Cameron was a first team All-CAA and All-State selection in 2011 after recording 71 tackles and 31 for a loss in 2011. The Norfolk Sports Club recognized him with the 2012 Tom Scott Award winner honoring ODU's top senior. Cameron graduated with a master's in business administration in 2011.