Former Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Tyson Campbell has signed a four-year, $76 million contract to remain with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Campbell and the Jaguars agreed to terms on the deal right as Jacksonville begins training camp on July 23.
Campbell’s historic deal, which is the largest in NFL history for a cornerback that has not made a Pro Bowl, includes $53.4 million guaranteed. Campbell, who is 24 years old, has six interceptions and 203 total tackles in his three season NFL career. Campbell has been durable and has played in 43 games in his career including 42 starts.
Campbell is a starter on our All-Georgia Bulldogs in the NFL team. Campbell was the No. 33 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. He was one of nine Georgia players drafted in 2021.
Sources: #Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell is signing a 4-year, $76.5M extension that includes $53.4M effectively guaranteed.
He is now the highest-paid CB in NFL history that had yet to be named to a Pro Bowl in a deal negotiated by Todd France and Kyle McCarthy of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/IKiochkuhz
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 23, 2024
Jacksonville is securing a key piece of their secondary for the future. Campbell, who is a former five-star recruit, played high school football for American Heritage-Plantation High School in Florida.