Tyson Campbell facts for kids
| No. 3 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 17, 2000 Plantation, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||
| High school: | American Heritage (Plantation) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Georgia (2018–2020) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33 | ||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||||||
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| Player stats at PFR | |||||||||||||
Tyson Malik Campbell, born on March 17, 2000, is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. The Jaguars chose him in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Tyson Campbell grew up in Plantation, Florida. He went to American Heritage School. He was a top football player in high school. Experts thought he was one of the best cornerback recruits in the country. He even played in a special game called the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. After high school, Campbell decided to play college football at the University of Georgia.
College Football Career
Tyson Campbell started playing for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2018.
- As a freshman, he played in 14 games and started 11 of them. He made 45 tackles and recovered a fumble for a touchdown.
- In his second year, he played in nine games and started three. He missed some games because of an injury. He finished with 15 tackles, one sack, and another fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Becoming a Pro Football Player
Joining the NFL Draft
After his junior year in college, Tyson Campbell decided to enter the 2021 NFL draft. This meant he would skip his final year at Georgia. Football experts believed he would be picked in the second or third round. Many saw him as one of the top cornerbacks available in the draft.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
193 lb (88 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.36 s | 1.53 s | 2.51 s | 4.45 s | 7.15 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
12 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Starting with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2021)
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked Tyson Campbell in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the sixth cornerback chosen that year.
- In July 2021, the Jaguars signed Campbell to a four-year contract.
- He worked hard during training camp to earn a spot on the team.
- He played his first professional game on September 12, 2021.
- Soon after, he became a starting cornerback for the Jaguars.
- In November 2021, he made his first career interception.
- He finished his first season with 73 tackles, ten pass deflections, and two interceptions. He played in 15 games and started 14 of them.
Second Season Success (2022)
In 2022, Tyson Campbell continued to be a key player for the Jaguars.
- He started the season as a main cornerback.
- In September 2022, he got his first interception of the season.
- He had a great game in Week 6, making seven solo tackles and forcing a fumble.
- On January 1, 2023, he scored his first career touchdown. He recovered a fumble and ran it 12 yards into the end zone.
- He also set a personal record with three interceptions in the 2022 season.
- He played in all 17 games that year, starting every one. He finished with 70 tackles, three interceptions, and 15 passes defended.
Challenges and Return (2023)
In 2023, Tyson Campbell was expected to be the Jaguars' top cornerback.
- He started the season strong, getting an interception in Week 1.
- However, he dealt with some injuries during the season, including a hamstring and a quadriceps injury. These injuries caused him to miss several games.
- Despite the injuries, he played in 11 games and started all of them. He ended the season with 60 tackles and one interception.
Recent Season (2024)
In 2024, the Jaguars made some changes to their coaching staff.
- In July 2024, the Jaguars signed Campbell to a new four-year contract. This showed how much the team valued him.
- He started the season as a main cornerback.
- Unfortunately, he got a hamstring injury in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve. This meant he missed several games.
- He returned to play in October.
- He finished the 2024 season with 59 tackles and six pass deflections in 12 games.
