Jack Campbell 2023 NFL Draft

This 2023 NFL Draft scouting report on linebacker Jack Campbell was done by Justin Caballero of Digging in the Trenches. Click the links below this blog to see more draft profiles!

2023 NFL Draft: Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa

Grading Scale: 1 Poor 10 Elite COD: Change of direction

Caballero really likes how Jack Campbell plays football. Campbell has a tall lanky frame that still has room to grow. This LB out of Iowa has good speed, he might not be blazing fast but gets around the field quickly. Sneaky fast that runs downhill really well. Good footwork with decent flexibility. For a tall LB, his change of direction is excellent which is helped by his good footwork.

Campbell plays with solid technique as he stays low when running. A solid tackler that thumps the ball carrier. Not many yards after contact if Jack is doing the tackling. Tackling is a strong suit for this tough LB. Better inside than outside the numbers but still decent outside. Has the ability to read plays well which helps him make up for any speed advantage another player might have during a play.

Campbell’s long arms make it easy to keep blockers off of him. Also does well in coverage with his combination of speed and ability to diagnose what he sees. Decent in man coverage he can stay with backs and tight ends but room for improvement. When Jack Campbell is called upon to blitz, he does it well. Has a knack for the ball. Can be a special teams’ ace but may be too valuable as an every down LB.

By the Numbers

Defense & Fumbles Table
						Tackles					Def Int					Fumbles
Year	School	Conf	Class	Pos	G	Solo	Ast	Tot	Loss	Sk	Int	Yds	Avg	TD	PD	FR	Yds	TD	FF
*2019	Iowa	Big Ten	FR	LB	2	2	3	5	0.0	0.0	0	0		0	0	0			0
*2020	Cincinnati	American	FR	TE
2020	Iowa	Big Ten	SO	LB	5	21	8	29	3.5	1.0	1	0	0.0	0	3	0			1
*2021	Iowa	Big Ten	JR	LB	14	57	83	140	3.5	1.0	2	33	16.5	1	6	2		1	1
*2022	Iowa	Big Ten	SR	LB	13	59	66	125	5.5	1.0	2	30	15.0	0	1	1	0	0	1
Career	Overall					139	160	299	12.5	3.0	5	63	12.6	1	10	3	0	1	3
	Iowa					139	160	299	12.5	3.0	5	63	12.6	1	10	3	0	1	3
	Cincinnati

Provided by CFB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 2/19/2023.

The Prospect Sheet

Jack Campbell aside from Iowa had some colleges interested in him coming out of Cedar Rapids High School. Minnesota offered Jack a scholarship but Campbell decided to stay in his home state to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 2020, Iowa tinkered with Jack at tight end. But, his true calling is a linebacker. (Source: 247sports.com)

Draft Projection: 2nd or 3rd round

Overall, Caballero thinks that Campbell is all an around good football player that should be a solid starter in the NFL.