It’s been 25 years since Dan Campbell caught his very first NFL touchdown, and judging by his response this week, you’d think it took place in another lifetime.

During Week 5 of the 2000 NFL season, Campbell was a young tight end for the New York Giants, catching passes from quarterback Kerry Collins. That moment marked his first touchdown as a pro. But when reporters recently asked if he remembered the play, Campbell couldn’t help but laugh.

“Man, I, no. I hadn’t even thought about that,” Campbell said with his trademark grin. “I can’t even recall what that was. I know it was from… No, that’s bad that I don’t. Because I only had a few, just a handful, that’s the sad part. I know Kerry (Collins) threw it, but I can’t remember if it was a flat or back of the end zone. It wasn’t a go route. That’s wild. That was forever ago.”

The Detroit Lions head coach then dropped a line only Dan Campbell could deliver.

“I was lucky to have the teammates I did, I’ll say that,” he added. “Because when Kerry was throwing it, I didn’t have a choice but to catch it — it basically caught me.”

That perfect mix of humor and humility is what makes Lions fans adore Campbell. Whether he’s studying film, preaching grit and toughness, or laughing about his own career, he stays completely genuine.

And really, that’s what makes him one of the NFL’s most down-to-earth coaches today — a former player who remembers his roots, even if he did forget his first touchdown.