Jihaad Campbell

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2022
LB / 6-3.5 / 215

Alabama

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Recruiting Class of 2022
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EDGE
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On3 DB / Jihaad Campbell

As a College Recruit

Highly athletic, versatile edge defender who is an impact player on the most talented defense in high school football. Pairs high-end athleticism with positional versatility. Among the more athletic players on IMG Academy’s roster, clocking an electronically-timed 4.52 second 40-yard dash prior to his senior season. Plays as a rushing linebacker for IMG and has made the most splash plays on a defense that is two-deep with blue-chip prospects. Consistently wins as a pass rusher off the edge due to his first-step quickness and bend. Also has the ability to drop into space and play in coverage. Previously played off-the-ball at his high school in New Jersey, prior to transferring to IMG. Plays with high-energy both in practices and in games. Always shows up to compete, regardless of the setting. Will need to fill out his 6-foot-3, 210 pound frame to be a full-time EDGE at the next level.

Reminds Us Of
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2015Draft: Rnd1 /Pick22

We see some of Bud Dupree in Jihaad Campbell due to the similarities in frame, athleticism and projected positional progression. Dupree began his career as a 220-pound off-ball linebacker before ultimately growing into a 265-pound, athletic edge rusher. We would not be surprised to see Campbell take a similar path.

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Highlights

Junior Year

Scouting Journal

1/02/22

Jihaad Campbell a top performer at Under Armour All-America Game

Charles Power•

Jihaad Campbell showed off legitimate positional versatility, working at both linebacker and EDGE at times in practice. The Alabama signee was among the more physically-impressive prospects in attendance and was the best linebacker throughout practice, in our opinion. Campbell looks to be a legitimate 6-foot-3.5 and has the athleticism and fluidity to play in space. He flipped over to EDGE during 1-on-1’s in practice and looked very good there as well. We saw the New Jersey native was one of Team Icons’ most active players in the game and had a nice open field tackle in the first half. Campbell looked like one of the better defensive prospects nationally over the course of the week.

9/03/21

Jihaad Campbell shows athleticism in making splash play

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Clemson EDGE commit Jihaad Campbell continued to show off his length and range against Cincinnati (Ohio) La Salle. He tracked down four-star Cincinnati running back commit Gi'Bran Payne from the backside. Campbell is off to a fast start in 2021.