The race to be the first linebacker off the board in the 2023 NFL draft appears to be wide open! While there are a few common candidates at the top of boards, analysts are split on who exactly the top guy is. Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell has a great shot at that claim.
Campbell made waves throughout the football world with two great years of play at Iowa. As a senior, Campbell was an unanimous consensus All-American, taking home both the Butkus Award and the William V. Campbell Trophy. He was the best linebacker in the nation and the leader of a fantastic Hawkeyes defense.
Campbell turned heads at the NFL Combine, dispelling any concerns about his athleticism. While he has the ability to be an old-school big thumper, don’t place him into a box. Campbell showed the athleticism and ability to be a do-it-all middle linebacker.
A favorite on social media since his flashes during the COVID-shortened season, here is a look at why Jack Campbell has so many fans.
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Coverage and Run Defense
These 2 plays alone are what the Houston Texans have been missing most from the Linebacker position.
I might break a table with how hard im pounding for Jack Campbell to be drafted here 😤☝️ pic.twitter.com/MDnwoKvREC
— # 2 Pick In Draft (@AyooTexanNation) April 12, 2023
Making A Difference Against Michigan
Great job by Jack Campbell of coming downhill to force Corum to bounce, then showing off his athleticism to match Corum on the bounce & cutback pic.twitter.com/vIIcXWCGBs
— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) April 11, 2023
More Coverage Work!
This won’t show up on the stat sheet but is a good example of Jack Campbell’s vision/instincts in coverage to help his teammate take away the short curl pic.twitter.com/b62eQE81KK
— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) April 11, 2023
Full Game…
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