One of the biggest names on the Alabama Crimson Tide’s defense, starting inside linebacker Jihaad Campbell announced Thursday afternoon that he will be forgoing his senior season in order to enter the 2025 NFL draft.
Campbell joins others such as quarterback Jalen Milroe and offensive guard Tyler Booker as Alabama players who declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday.
A former five-star prospect in Alabama’s 2022 recruiting class, Campbell has been a starter for the Crimson Tide at inside linebacker each of the last two seasons, the latter of which was a career-year this past fall. In 2024, the junior led Alabama’s defense with 117 tackles, while also posting career-high’s with 12 TFL and five sacks.
Over his three-year Alabama career overall, Campbell amassed a combined 184 tackles with 16 TFL, 5.5 sacks, two interceptions, five PD, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles.
Campbell projects to be one of the first Alabama players selected in the 2025 NFL draft, which could come as early as midway through the first round.
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— Jihaad Campbell (@RealJihaadC) January 2, 2025