Jihaad Campbell
Career Summary
Jihaad Campbell is a linebacker from Erial, New Jersey. He played at Alabama before Philadelphia selected him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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High School
Campbell played three years at Timber Creek High School in Erial, New Jersey, then transferred to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior season. He was a five-star recruit and top-15 national prospect.
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College Career
Campbell played 35 games and made 21 starts at Alabama, recording 184 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two interceptions, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. In 2024, he led Alabama with 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Philadelphia selected Campbell 31st overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft after acquiring the pick from Kansas City.
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NFL Career
NFL.com lists Campbell as an active Philadelphia linebacker. Across 19 games and 12 starts in 2025 and the first two games of 2026, he had 99 combined tackles, one sack, three passes defensed, an interception, two forced fumbles and an opponent fumble recovery.
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Career Accomplishments
Campbell earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2024 and second-team All-America recognition from the FWAA, USA Today and The Athletic. He was also a Bednarik and Butkus Award semifinalist in 2024.
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Playing Style
Campbell plays linebacker. Alabama used him as a linebacker after he entered as an elite outside-linebacker and edge prospect, and his 2024 production included tackling, pass-rush and turnover contributions.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 74.9
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