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Jason Campbell

Campbell with the Oakland Raiders in 2011
No. 17, 8, 2
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	(1981-12-31) December 31, 1981 (age 43) Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:	Taylorsville (MS)
College:	Auburn (2000–2004)
NFL Draft:	2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25
Career history
Washington Redskins (2005–2009) Oakland Raiders (2010–2011) Chicago Bears (2012) Cleveland Browns (2013) Cincinnati Bengals (2014)
Career highlights and awards
SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2004) First-team All-SEC (2004) Sugar Bowl MVP (2005) Music City Bowl MVP (2003)
Career NFL statistics
Pass attempts: 2,518 Pass completions: 1,519 Completion percentage: 60.3% TD–INT: 87–60 Passing yards: 16,771 Passer rating: 81.7
Player stats at PFR

Jason S. Campbell (born December 31, 1981) is a former American football player. He was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Jason played college football for the Auburn Tigers. The Washington Redskins picked him in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. Campbell also played for the Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals. After his playing career, he became a sports analyst.

College Football Career

Jason Campbell graduated from Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Mississippi in 2000. He then went on to play college football at Auburn.

As a starting quarterback, he had a different offensive coach each year. He found great success in his senior year, 2004. He led the Tigers to a perfect season, meaning they didn't lose any games. He was named the SEC Player of the Year. He also won the MVP award for the SEC Championship Game.

Campbell once held the record for the longest touchdown pass in Auburn football history. It was an 87-yard pass to Silas Daniels in 2004. This record was later broken by Cam Newton. Jason graduated from Auburn with a degree in public administration.

College Statistics

Professional Football Career

Washington Redskins Years

The Washington Redskins picked Jason Campbell as the 25th player in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. The Redskins traded up in the draft to get him. He was the third quarterback chosen in that draft.

Campbell did not play in his first year, learning from other quarterbacks. On November 13, 2006, he became the Redskins' starting quarterback. He made his first start on November 19, 2006. Even though his team lost, people praised his calm play.

On November 26, 2006, Campbell got his first professional win. He led the Redskins to a 17–13 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He threw a 66-yard touchdown pass to Chris Cooley.

Campbell in 2006.

In 2007, Campbell had a knee injury during a game. It looked bad at first, but he was able to walk off the field. The injury did not need surgery, but he missed the rest of the season.

In 2008, the Redskins started the season with a 6–2 record. Many thought Campbell was becoming a top quarterback. However, the team then lost six of their next eight games, finishing 8–8 and missing the playoffs.

In 2009, Campbell played his last year with the Redskins. The team finished with a 4–12 record, which was one of their worst. The Redskins then traded Campbell to another team.

Oakland Raiders Years

On April 24, 2010, Campbell was traded to the Oakland Raiders. He also signed a new contract with them. The Raiders' owner, Al Davis, compared Campbell to a former Raiders quarterback, Jim Plunkett.

Campbell had a tough start with the Raiders. In his first game, the Raiders lost badly. He was benched in the second game for another quarterback, Bruce Gradkowski.

However, Campbell got another chance when Gradkowski got injured. In a game against the San Diego Chargers, Campbell played much better. He helped the Raiders win 35–27, ending a long losing streak against the Chargers.

After this, Campbell became the starter again. In Week 7, he led the Raiders to a huge 59–14 win over the Denver Broncos. This was a new record for points scored by the Raiders.

Even though Campbell was benched for some games, the Raiders lost all three games he didn't play in. The team finished the season with an 8–8 record. Campbell had his second-highest quarterback rating that season.

In 2011, Campbell started the first six games. He led Oakland to a 4–2 record before he broke his collarbone. The Raiders then traded for another quarterback, Carson Palmer, to replace him.

Chicago Bears Years

Campbell signed with the Chicago Bears on March 13, 2012. He was a backup to Jay Cutler. In Week 10, Campbell played when Cutler got a concussion. He completed 11 of 19 passes.

On November 16, Campbell started a game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears lost 32–7. Campbell threw a touchdown pass but also had two interceptions.

Cleveland Browns Years

Campbell in 2013

On March 26, 2013, Campbell signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.

He got his first start as a Brown in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Browns lost 23–17, but Campbell played well. He passed for 293 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.

In Week 9, Campbell helped the Browns break an 11-game losing streak against the Ravens. He threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns. He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his great performance. Campbell finished the 2013 season with one win and seven losses as a starter.

On March 12, 2014, the Browns released Campbell from his contract.

Cincinnati Bengals Years

Campbell at Bengals training camp in 2014.

On March 19, 2014, Campbell signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was the backup quarterback to Andy Dalton. He played in four games, usually as a late-game replacement.

Retirement from Football

In April 2015, Jason Campbell hinted that he would retire from football. He turned down offers from several teams. In November 2015, the Indianapolis Colts asked him to come out of retirement. However, he chose not to return to play.

NFL Career Statistics

Personal Life

Jason Campbell is the cousin of LaSondra Barrett, who was a basketball player. Jason is a Christian.

He appeared in TV commercials for a car dealership group. He was in these ads with his teammates Clinton Portis, Antwaan Randle El, and Chris Cooley.

See also

In Spanish: Jason Campbell para niños