Detroit Lions have locked in Jack Campbell to a new four‑year contract, securing the services of one of the league’s most promising linebackers through the next phase of his career.
Campbell's Path to the Pros
Selected 18th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Campbell entered the professional ranks with a reputation forged in the Big Ten, where he had already collected a suite of defensive honors.
College Legacy at Iowa
At Iowa, Campbell was a three‑year starter who captured the Butkus Award, the William V. Campbell Trophy and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, while also earning unanimous All‑American honors.
His collegiate performance helped the Hawkeyes secure a top‑tier defensive unit and contributed to the program’s resurgence, a legacy now reflected in his professional trajectory.
In his first three seasons, he has amassed 176 tackles, three forced fumbles and five sacks, numbers that helped him earn First‑Team All‑Pro and Pro Bowl selections in 2025, underscoring his rapid ascent.
With the new contract in place, Campbell is poised to anchor the Lions’ defense for years to come, bringing the same relentless energy that defined his college days to the NFL stage.