With rookies reporting for camp today, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2021 draft class is now completely signed. In addition to Travis Etienne putting pen to paper after agreeing to terms, second-round selections Tyson Campbell and Walker Little also signed their rookie deals.
Officially ready to lock down The Bank!@tysoncampbell_ | @TervisTumbler #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/h8IDsyctRr
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) July 20, 2021
Campbell, 21, was the Jags’ first second-round selection in April’s draft and was the first overall pick of Day 2 of the process (No. 33 overall). The young cornerback attended the University of Georgia and led the Bulldogs in pass breakups last season with five throughout 10 starts. He also registered 29 tackles (2.5 were for loss) and registered a pick during his last season in Athens.
Overall, Campbell left UGA with 86 career tackles, nine pass deflections, and a pick.
At 6-foot-1, 193 pounds, Campbell is a player who the Jags drafted because of their desire for a versatile defensive back. That said, they seemingly liked Campbell as a fit for them as he played safety in high school and is coming from a Georgia program that cross-trains its defensive backs. The Jags will be utilizing a new scheme under new defensive coordinator Joe Cullen, who is coming from a Baltimore Ravens team that moved around their defensive backs.
Per Over the Cap, the total value on Campbell’s contract will be around an estimated total of $9,015,120. His signing bonus is estimated to be around the amount of $3,916,452.