There is no particular source that can claim the siblings of Campbell. Birthplace. . The grandfather of Iowa Hawkeye's linebacker Jack Campbell was killed on Friday after traveling to see his grandson play his final college game. . . . started at middle linebacker in 42-3 loss to #2 Michigan . . Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today. Campbell's father is definitely not Dan Campbell, but the rookie does come from a football family. . Campbells family waited to tell him until after the game so that he could enjoy one more game with his Iowa teammates. . semifinalists for Chuck Bednarik Award . Fast-forward eight years, and Campbell is going through the same pre-draft process Johnson and countless others have gone through in previous years. . third-team All-Big Ten by league coaches . The coincidence wasn't lost on Dan, though. . . . He was the first Hawkeye to take home the Butkus Award and the Campbell Trophy. That spoke glowingly about this player as a leader and the things he brought to his team.". His favorite Iowa moment was walking off the field for the last time, being with Coach (Kirk) Ferentz and a long list of teammates that hes been super close with after the Hawkeyes 21-0 win over Kentucky in Music City Bowl. He was named the Dick Butkus Award winner as the nation's top linebacker, the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and awarded the William V. Campbell honor, more commonly known as the "Academic Heisman.". . Please check your email for a confirmation. . caused fumble at the one-yardline in the third quarter that was recovered for a touchback . Draft grade: A++. follow. . Jack Campbell has no relation to Dan Campbell, despite the identical last names. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Vikings Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. On Saturday Campbell had a team-high 10 tackles and a sack in the Hawkeyes 21-0 victory against the University of Kentucky, ESPN reported. Campbell, a former three-star recruit who had potential to forge a basketball career, comes from a football family and is the son of a former Northern Iowa offensive . Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason Watch List . IOWA CITY Growing up in Cedar Falls, Jack Campbell remembers watching the NFL combine as a kid. preseason first-team All-America by The Athletic, Sporting News, Athlon Sports Associated Press and Phil Steele . 18 overall) Thursday in the NFL Draft. . Career Three-year football letterman at linebacker . Thats exactly who Jack Campbell is and what hell provide for Detroit. 18 pick Jack Campbell says he carries a "mutt mentality" into the NFL, which worked for him at Iowa. saw action in24-22 loss at #16 Wisconsin, but had no statistics . . saw action in 28-7 win over #25 Wisconsin as defense allowed 56 net rushing yards and 225 yards total offense . saw action in 19-10 win over Illinois, but had no statistics . . In 2021, he was named to the First-team All-Big Ten. . You coach a guy like that, with all due respect to our defensive staff, you coach a guy like that, it aint hard, right? . If opportunity doesnt knock, build a door. Jack Campbell is 21 years old as of 2023. His net worth consists of all of his assets, properties, cars, houses, luxurious items, and others. preseason first-team All-Big Ten by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . It kind of hit me after I was done, Campbell said. The grandfather of one of the football players in the Music City Bowl died after being hit by a hotel passenger van on West End Avenue Friday night in Nashville. 10 tackles at Minnesota, including six solo tackles and four assists, with one QB pressure . saw action in 20-0 win at Northwestern, but had no statistics as defense allowed just 64 net rushing yards and 202 yards total offense . started at middle linebacker in 9-6 loss at Illinois . Jack Henry Campbell was born September 10, 1919, in Clinton County, Iowa. But he wasn't talking about any of the "weaknesses" NFL draft experts listed when he was widely predicted as a Day 2 selection. But I would say we didnt really even think about getting out either. 11 tackles vs. Michigan, with three solo tackles and eight assists, including a shared tackle for loss . 29, 2023 12:03 pm2d ago, K.J. . He also comes with a very familiar last name. DAVE BIRKETT: Lions ignore analytics, confident Gibbs, Campbell worth picks at devalued positions. Our hearts are with This is the Lions second pick of the first round as they took Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs at No. . The best thing that Ive learned throughout this process is just be you, be yourself, dont change, Campbell said from the Hansen Football Performance Center after Iowas pro day. Jack Campbell will be the first to admit he's a work in progress. We didnt get much action at 18, we just kind of stayed. I never thought in a million years that I'd be there.. This is the Lions second pick of the first round as they took Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs at No. . LIVE:Grades & analysis for every pick in 2023 NFL Draft. Campbell believes there are a lot of people out there who kind of try to fake it, but he made it clear Monday that will not be his approach. . . WebPersonal Born 8/22/2000 . / Its odd that when mock drafts had Iowa LB Jack Campbell slotted to go to the Dallas Cowboys with the 26th overall pick or 27th overall pick, it was perfectly fine. Smith, 76, was with family members, who tried to alert him to the traffic, according to police. . A family member had warned him not to step into the road, but Smith did not hear the warning, police said. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Iowa's Quinn Schulte (30) and Jack Campbell (31) tackle Wisconsin's Braelon Allen on Nov. 12, 2022 visiting Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. . Jack is not very open regarding his family background and what his guardians do for a living. . Campbell graduated from Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, And thats why the Detroit Lions jumped on Campbell in the first round (No. "He is a culture fit immediately. tackle for loss in third quarter resulted in a safety to give Iowa a 5-3 advantage . . . 18 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. 12 tackles at Illinois, including six solo stops and six assists . Privacy Policy Walter Camp Award preseason Watch List . Home / Sports / Iowa Hawkeyes / Iowa Football, Campbell as kid never thought in a million years he would be at NFL Combine. 12 pick, Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs almost said it verbatim less than two minutes into his first official news conference. . Just fired up for the opportunity to coach a player of that caliber., After the first round was over, Lions GM Brad Holmes was asked about both of his first round picks. "Like, thats it.". 2023 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved. The grandfather of Iowa football player Jack Campbell passed away late Friday evening following a vehicle-pedestrian accident. . 12. . When asked on the ceiling for the size of an athlete like Lions LB Jack Campbell: To answer I know you and the previous one I spoke on, he is a Detroit guy. IOWA Hawkeyes Number 31, Jack was born to his parents: mother, Mrs. Jen Campbell, and father Mr. Dave Campbell. . Just being Jack Campbell, the former Iowa linebacker said Monday. . Jack Campbell, in full also Jack Campbell, was born on August 22, 2000, in Cedar Falls, IOWA, United States. Born in 2000, he celebrates his birthday on the 22nd of August each year. . This production led to several schools pursuing Campbell including Iowa, Iowa State, . . I remember watching David Johnson do the combine, Campbell said. Campbell played a key role in Iowa's 21-0 shutout win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. . Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell was taken by the Detroit Lions with the No. . . . Police said they did not anticipate filing charges against the driver, who was driving for Holiday Inn at the time, according to MNPD spokesperson Don Aaron. Campbell finished the season as the 13th unanimous All-American selection in program history. 14 tackles in Citrus Bowl tie as fourth best total in Citrus Bowl history . Our hearts are with Jack and his entire family as they grieve the tragic death of their grandfather and father, William Smith, Jr, said Kirk Ferentz, head coach of the Hawkeyes in a statement. As a sophomore in 2020, he had played in five games and had 29 tackles, one sack and one interception. Jack Campbell will be the first to admit he's a work in progress. The Lions added more . We know Mr. Smith was a strong influence on his grandson and a faithful Hawkeye football supporter. The Highland, Ill., native was the second tight end chosen in a deep tight end class. LaPorta will join Iowa teammate Jack Campbell, who was the 18th overall pick, in Detroit. . . . Theres been highs and lows these last couple months, like no other, Campbell said. . You can follow him on Twitter@A_Hens83or reach him atahensley@gannett.com. They shocked fans by selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick before landing Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell six picks later. Linebacker Jack Campbell of Iowa participates in a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium March 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. . . . . saw action in 26-20 win over Nebraska . . . . . ", Campbell became an All-American linebacker in his senior season at Iowa, recording 125 tackles, including 5 for loss, in 13 starts. So what does he like to do when he's not between the white lines, you ask? https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/01/detroit-lions-draft-jack-campbell-leadership-kelvin-sheppard/, Detroit Lions 2023 undrafted free agent tracker, Athletic player comparisons for the Detroit Lions 2023 draft class, Lions give undrafted RB Mohamed Ibrahim a big signing bonus, The ultimate breakdown of the Detroit Lions/Matthew Stafford trade, Presenting the Detroit Lions draft class of 2023, 2023 NFL Draft Film Review: Iowa TE Sam LaPorta can be an impact player, Every draft pick made by Lions GM Bob Quinn, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for 140 years. In RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions 'got the best overall athlete in this draft', Iowa LB Jack Campbell fills a need, but may be a reach by Lions, What Lions are getting in Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, Lions NFL draft picks history: Their 5 best and 5 worst first-round selections, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 11 tackles vs. Northwestern, including four solo tackles and seven assists . . saw action in 48-3 win over Middle Tennessee, but had no statistics as defense allowed just 216 yards total offense . Jack Campbell will be the first to admit he's a work in progress. Jack already sounds like he's going to fit in well. . He said he's not against social media it's just not for him. recorded interception off a tipped pass with two minutes remaining, with 30-yard return that set up game-winning field goal at Minnesota . In fact, his 9.98 out of 10 relative athleticism score ranked No. "For a 6-4 , 250-pound inside linebacker, (his athleticism is) pretty impressive," Holmes said. "Because its one thing to get a really good football player, its another thing to get a guy who really adds value in so many other areas and I think thats just what Jack does. led team with 17 tackles vs. Minnesota, including six solo tackles and 11 assists . His knowledge of the game speaks for itself. . Holmes said Campbell was the highest-ranked player left on the Lions' draft board "by a good margin" at the time of the pick. But its the passion that I dont know if people are quite ready for. 10 tackles vs. Nevada, including three solo stops and seven assists, with one tackle for loss and also one QB pressure . one of 12 seniors named to 2022 Player Council . started at middle linebacker in 33-23 win over Illinois as defense allowed just 64 net rushing yards . Scouting Report. Sponsorships deals is the major contributor of his salary. . started at middle linebacker in 7-3 opening win over South Dakota State as defense allowed just 120 yards total offense . Add john.steppe@thegazette.comto your contacts. . started at middle linebacker in 24-7 loss to Purdue . May 1, 2023 9:26 pm ET. . forced fumble inside the Iowa 10 with five minutes to play to stop a scoring threat . . . . . saw action in 26-20 win over Purdue as defense allowed just 33 net rushing yards . . Permanent Team Captain, defense . Campbell was also the first Iowa player to win the William V. Campbell Trophy, given annually to the player who best exemplifies combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.. . named Lott IMPACT Award natonal defensive Player of the Week vs. South Dakota State . ( @Lions)pic.twitter.com/021nIYfLo8. A two-time captain with the Hawkeyes, Campbell said he earned his respect by following the advice of his position coach, Seth Wallace, who always told him to, "give people a lot of reason to say and about you, not a lot of reasons to say but about you.". . "Kind of an old-school, blue-collar mindset and that's maybe what they liked about me. 12 overall, on Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Jack Campbell 2022 Highlights | Iowa LB | 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Butkus Award winner and tackling machine 2022 Stats: 115 Tkl, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 INT. 12, 2023 12:43 pm19d ago, John Steppe Iowa Football May. first-team all-district and all-metro as a junior, while also earning team Golden Hammer Award . . No question about it, there was plenty of surprise when the Detroit Lions took Campbell with the 18th overall pick. The issue has never been with Campbell or his production, but instead the perceived lack of value a middle linebacker brings relative to other positions. And he is. 12 pick, Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions ignore analytics, confident Gibbs, Campbell worth picks at devalued positions, draft experts and supposed social media experts alike. . one of two players from Cedar Falls on Iowa roster . He played college football at Iowa and was . Smith is the grandfather of Iowa star linebacker Jack Campbell, who helped the Hawkeyes to a 21-0 victory over Kentucky at Nissan Stadium on Saturday. He told his newest linebacker on Thursday how much he likes his last name. The Detroit Lions took Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell with the 18th pick of Thursday's 2023 NFL draft. 2020 Saw action in final five games . saw action in 35-21 win at Illinois . Both Campbell and LaPorta were drafted by the Detroit Lions What is Campbells education qualification? . All of us players, coaches and staff members will keep the Campbell family in our thoughts and prayers during this profoundly difficult time., More:Leistikow's thoughts off Iowa's 21-0 win over Kentucky: A satisfying, entertaining finish. There is no information concerning their past relationship with Campbell with any girls. . Campbell trained in California after the bowl game before heading back to Iowa after the combine. John Steppe Iowa Football Apr. Campbell, a linebacker, went 18th overall to Detroit on Thursday night, while LaPorta went 33rd overall the second pick in the second round on Friday. 3. . . Our hearts are certainly with the entire family.. What does Campbell do for his profession? ranked first in the nation with 143 tackles in 2021 . . Jack Campbell has his name and portrait immortalized in the Hansen All-America Room. IOWA Hawkeyes linebacker, Jack C is a quiet person who likes to keep information untold regarding his private life, including love and romance. . He was taken to the Vanderbilt Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. . (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) The Lions used the No. . . The future Iowa linebacker was a fan of the nearby first-team all-state as a junior by Des Moines Register . . KANSAS CITY, Mo. . WebNOTES DOB: Aug. 22, 2000 A 3-star recruit in the 2019 class, No. But Daves just WebCheck out Jack Campbell's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com Jacks parents play a crucial role in his life, providing support, guidance, and encouragement as they pursue their goals and aspirations. Dave Campbell played four seasons as a guard at Northern Iowa, so Jack grew up a fan of the program. parents are Amy and Jeremy Eastman and Jen and Dave Campbell . . . . ", Campbell's grandfather, William Smith Jr., died at age 76. . . first career intereption came in own endzone to stop a Badger scoring threat in the fourth quarter . . . Neither did any of the glitz or glamour of the NFL draft process really fit the Lions' newest linebacker. . . . It shouldnt come as a surprise to anybody. . Campbell is always around the ball making a tackle. 6' 5", 246 lbs. . . . "I just went in there and tried to be who I am and obviously they gravitated toward that in that formal interview," Campbell said about his meetings with the Lions in the pre-draft process. Campbell shares the same surname as his new head coach, Dan Campbell. 18 in the first round of the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions . (Savannah Blake/The Gazette), Iowa Hawkeyes football reporter for The Gazette. Actually, I was just joking with him on the phone, (Iowa defensive end and Green Bay Packers draft pick) Lukas Van Ness we had on the Top 30, and I thought that he talked more about Lukas on his visit than he did about himself. Campbell's father is definitely not Dan Campbell, but the rookie does come from a football family. . . Dave Campbell played four seasons as a guard at Northern Iowa, so Jack grew up a fan of the program. . career-high seven tackles at PSU, including four solo stops and three assists . He does not like to show off his wealth as he barely uploads his luxuries on social media. Campbell is who Campbell is; that goes for Dan and Jack, and it's why Holmes works so well with the former and is so excited about the latter. recovered fumble at the six-yardlline that led to tying touchdown in third quarter and matched career-high with three pass break-ups . . Another philosophy for Campbell: make your actions speak louder than your words. Mr. Jack H. Campbell, 94 of Grand Mound, Iowa, died early Sunday morning, May 4, 2014, at Westwing Place, DeWitt, Iowa.