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Christian Campbell (Penn St.) - 2018 NFL Draft Pick #182 by ARI


What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Christian Campbell - 2018 NFL Draft

Player Overview:

Christian Campbell is a cornerback who played his college football at Penn State University. Known for his physicality and athleticism, Campbell was a standout performer in college, showcasing skills that made him an intriguing prospect for the NFL Draft.

  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 203 lbs
  • Position: Cornerback
  • College: Penn State

Strengths:

  • Excellent size and length for a cornerback, allowing him to contest catches effectively.
  • Good speed and agility, enabling him to stay with receivers in man coverage.
  • Physical in press coverage, demonstrating the ability to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage.
  • Strong tackler, willing to come up and support against the run.
  • Experience playing in a high-level college program, which provided him exposure to a variety of offensive schemes.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Needs to improve his ball skills and awareness to create more turnovers.
  • Can be overly aggressive at times, leading to penalties and big plays against him.
  • Must refine his technique in off-man coverage to maintain leverage against quicker receivers.

Overall Assessment:

Christian Campbell has the physical attributes and college experience to be a solid contributor at the next level. His combination of size, speed, and tackling ability makes him a valuable asset, particularly in a press-man scheme. However, he will need to continue developing his coverage skills and ball awareness to maximize his potential in the NFL.

Projected Draft Round: 4th to 5th Round