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Jihaad Campbell | ILB | Alabama

Height: 6’3″
Weight: 244 lbs
Draft Projection: Mid 1st
Notable Accomplishment: Voted First-Team All-SEC by coaches

Pros: Campbell’s tape is amongst the best of any prospect in this class if you are judging on consistency. Despite an underwhelming season for Alabama, Campbell was the glue for their defense that kept them in several games which could have easily gotten out of hand. Everyone will focus on Campbell’s playmaking skills as a blitzer and in coverage, but I have come away quite impressed with his consistent tackling as a run defender, Despite great athleticism, Campbell rarely overruns a play, and he does a good job of disengaging from, and sometimes completely avoiding, linemen who get to the second level of the defense. In coverage, Campbell possesses great range and fluidity, and as a blitzer, he displays great anticipation in pursuit and has such a natural feel for getting after the quarterback. He provides value in all three aspects of the position, which is why he is likely to go in Round 1.

Cons: Although Campbell has been a sound tackler as a run defender and has shown great promise, he still gets fooled by misdirection and pre-snap motion. He is still incredibly young, but it is something his team will want to work with him on as a rookie, as NFL teams will be able to exploit that weakness rather easily. When coming downhill or off the edge as a blitzer, Campbell struggles with hand placement and can get out-leveraged by stronger offensive linemen. The few issues Campbell has displayed are fixable and will likely fade away with more experience, but these two issues specifically are worth monitoring.

Overview: There are very few boxes Campbell doesn’t check at linebacker. His combination of versatility, range, and fundamental soundness make him an attractive option for linebacker-needy teams in the middle of the first round. While Fred Warner, Tremaine Edmunds, and Lavonte David may sound like lofty comparisons, his tape speaks volumes, and there are no glaring holes in his game. With continued development, Campbell has the chance to become one of the best linebackers in the game.

NFL Comparison: Lavonte David