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Tyson Malik Campbell (born March 17, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years

Campbell attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida. A five star recruit, he was ranked as the second-best cornerback recruit in the nation behind teammate Patrick Surtain II. He played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Campbell committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.

College career

As a true freshman at Georgia in 2018, Campbell started 11 of 14 games, recording 45 tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. As a sophomore he started three of nine games, missing five due to injury. He finished the year with 15 tackles, one sack, and a fumble recovery touchdown.

Professional career

Pre-draft

On January 6, 2021, Campbell announced his decision to forgo his senior year and declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. He was ranked as the seventh best cornerback in the draft by a draft analyst from Sports Illustrated and Daniel Jeremiah from NFL.com. Sports Illustrated senior scout Lorenz Leinweber ranked him ninth among all cornerbacks.

2021

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Campbell in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the sixth cornerback drafted in 2021. On July 20, 2021, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Campbell to a four-year, $9.01 million contract that includes $5.98 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3.91 million. Throughout training camp, Campbell competed against Chris Claybrooks, Tre Herndon, Nevin Lawson, and Sidney Jones to earn the third spot at cornerback on the depth chart and a role as the starting nickelback. Head coach Urban Meyer listed Campbell as the third cornerback on the depth chart behind starting cornerback duo C. J. Henderson and Shaquill Griffin.

On September 12, 2021, Campbell made his professional regular season debut and recorded two solo tackles in a 21–37 loss at the Houston Texans. On September 19, 2021, Campbell earned his first career start as a slot cornerback and made three combined tackles (two solo) and a pass deflection in 13–23 loss to the Denver Broncos. On September 21, 2021, the Jaguars traded C. J. Henderson to the Carolina Panthers. Defensive coordinator Joe Cullen subsequently elevated Campbell to starting cornerback, alongside Shaquill Griffin. In Week 4, he collected a season–high nine combined tackles (four solo) as the Jaguars lost 21-24 at the Cincinnati Bengals. He was sidelined for two games (Weeks 5–6) due to a toe injury. On November 28, 2021, Campbell made three combined tackles (two solo), a season-high three pass deflections, and had his first career interception off a pass by Matt Ryan intended for tight end Kyle Pitts in the Jaguars' 14-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He completed his rookie season in 2021 with a total of 73 combined tackles (49 solo), ten pass deflections, And two interceptions in 15 games and 14 starts.

2022

In Week 17 of the 2022 season, Campbell had a 12-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in the 31–3 victory over the Houston Texans. In the 2022 season, he started all 17 regular season games and both of the Jaguars' playoff games. He finished with 70 total tackles, three interceptions, 15 passes defensed, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.

2023

In Week 1 of the 2023 season, Campbell recorded his first interception of the season on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.

2024

On July 23, 2024, the Jaguars signed Campbell to a four-year, $76.50 million contract that includes $53.40 million guaranteed $31.50 million guaranteed upon signing and a signing bonus of $16.00 million.

Campbell suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 of the 2024 season and was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2024. He was activated on October 19.

References

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External links

• Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports
• Jacksonville Jaguars bio
• Georgia Bulldogs bio

• 2000 births
• Living people
• Players of American football from Plantation, Florida
• American football cornerbacks
• Georgia Bulldogs football players
• Jacksonville Jaguars draft picks
• Jacksonville Jaguars players
• 21st-century African-American sportsmen
• 21st-century American sportsmen
• American Heritage School (Florida) alumni