Parris Campbell

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Parris Campbell
Parris Campbell 2022 (cropped).jpg
Campbell with the Indianapolis Colts in 2022
No. 80 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 27)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron)
College: Ohio State (2014–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / round: 2 / pick: 59
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:123
Receiving yards:1,117
Receiving touchdowns:6
Return yards:366
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Parris John Campbell Jr. (born July 16, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

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Early life

Campbell attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. [1] He played wide receiver and running back in high school. As a senior, he ran for 1,584 yards and 22 touchdowns. Campbell also led St. Vincent-St. Mary to win back-to-back state championships (2012 and 2013) his junior and senior year. He committed to Ohio State University to play college football. [2] Campbell also ran track in high school. [3]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Ohio State in 2014, [4] Campbell played in four games as a freshman in 2015, but did not record any receptions. [5] As a sophomore in 2016, he had 13 receptions for 121 yards and added 21 kick returns for 584 yards. [6] As a junior in 2017, Campbell had 40 receptions for 584 yards and three touchdowns. [7] [8] He returned to Ohio State his senior season in 2018. [9] [10] [11] In the 2018 season, Campbell had three games where he went over 100 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns, Tulane, Indiana, and Michigan. He totaled 90 receptions for 1,063 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns in his last season in Columbus. [12]

College statistics

Ohio State Buckeyes
SeasonGPReceivingRushingScrimmage
RecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTDPlaysYdsAvgTD
2014 0 Redshirt.svg Redshirted
2015 4000.00000.00000.00
2016 12131219.3045413.511717510.31
2017 134058414.631013213.215071614.34
2018 14901,06311.8129242.70991,08711.012
Career431431,76812.415232109.121661,97811.917

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		205 lb
(93 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.31 s1.52 s2.51 s4.03 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		11 ft 3 in
(3.43 m)		11 reps
All values from NFL Combine [13] [14]

Indianapolis Colts

Campbell was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (59th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [15] He caught his first NFL touchdown in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans on September 15, 2019. [16] He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2019, after suffering a broken foot in Week 14. [17] He finished the season with 18 catches for 127 yards and one touchdown through seven games and three starts. [18] He dealt with several injuries throughout his rookie year, including a sports hernia costing him two games and a broken hand causing him to miss four more games. [19]

In Week 1 of the 2020 season, Campbell caught six passes for a career-high 71 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [20] In Week 2, he suffered a PCL and MCL injury in his left knee and was placed on injured reserve on September 22, 2020. [21] [22]

On October 19, 2021, Campbell was placed on injured reserve. [23] He was activated off of the list on January 8, 2022. [24] He finished the 2021 season with ten receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown in six games and three starts. [25]

In the 2022 season, Campbell appeared in all 17 games and started 16. He finished with 63 receptions for 623 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. [26]

New York Giants

On March 17, 2023, Campbell signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants. [27] He played in 12 games with three starts, recording 20 catches for 104 yards. [28]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 21, 2024, Campbell signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. [29] He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [30] [31] He was promoted to the active roster on October 12. [32] He won a Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX. [33]

References

  1. ↑ "High school football: St. V-M junior Parris Campbell Jr. takes fast lane to Division III state final". Akron Beacon Journal. November 29, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  2. ↑ Wasserman, Ari (November 22, 2013). "How Parris Campbell, in only one game, won over Urban Meyer to earn his Ohio State scholarship offer: Buckeyes recruiting". cleveland.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  3. ↑ Noga, Joe (May 3, 2014). "Parris Campbell Jr's blazing mark in 100 highlights Optimist Meet; Solon boys and girls win titles (slideshow, videos)". cleveland.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  4. ↑ Landis, Bill (February 11, 2015). "Redshirt season in the books, why Ohio State WR Parris Campbell thinks he'll turn heads in 2015". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Parris Campbell 2015 Game Log". Sports Reference . Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Parris Campbell 2016 Game Log". Sports Reference . Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  7. ↑ May, Tim (August 12, 2018). "Parris Campbell grows into top receiver for Buckeyes". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  8. ↑ Rabinowitz, Bill (June 16, 2016). "Receiver Parris Campbell confident in his speed; he's working on hands". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  9. ↑ Ward, Austin (January 11, 2018). "Ohio State football: What Parris Campbell's return means for Buckeyes in 2018". Dayton Daily News. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  10. ↑ Wasserman, Ari (August 29, 2018). "It's time for Ohio State WR Parris Campbell to live up to..." The Athletic. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  11. ↑ Archdeacon, Tom (September 23, 2018). "Driven to succeed, Parris Campbell helps Buckeyes overwhelm Green Wave". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Parris Campbell 2018 Game Log". Sports Reference . Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Parris Campbell Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Parris Campbell, Ohio State, WR, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  15. ↑ Patra, Kevin (April 26, 2019). "Colts take elusive Ohio State WR Parris Campbell". NFL.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  16. ↑ Rydquist, Teddy (September 15, 2019). "WATCH: Former Buckeye Parris Campbell scores first NFL TD". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  17. ↑ Erickson, Joel A. (December 9, 2019). "Colts rookie Parris Campbell's star-crossed season ends with broken foot, injured reserve". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Parris Campbell 2019 Game Log". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  19. ↑ Erickson, Joel A. (November 4, 2019). "Insider: Colts rookie Parris Campbell suffers fractured hand, right as he started to break out". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars - September 13th, 2020". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Roster Moves: S Ibraheim Campbell & CB Tremon Smith Elevated To Active Roster; WR Parris Campbell & S Malik Hooker Placed On IR; TEs Hale Hentges & Ethan Wolf Signed To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 22, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  22. ↑ Hickey, Kevin (September 22, 2020). "Colts place Parris Campbell, Malik Hooker on IR among other moves". Colts Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  23. ↑ Stankevitz, JJ (October 19, 2021). "Colts Activate Sam Ehlinger From Injured Reserve, Place Parris Campbell On Injured Reserve, Elevate Michael Badgley To 53-Man Roster From Practice Squad, Waive Jacob Eason". Colts.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Colts Activate WR Parris Campbell From Injured Reserve, Elevate CB Anthony Chesley, S Will Redmond, DT Chris Williams To Active Roster From Practice Squad". Colts.com. January 8, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Parris Campbell 2021 Game Log". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  26. ↑ "Parris Campbell 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  27. ↑ Salomone, Dan (March 17, 2023). "Giants sign WR Parris Campbell; 5 things to know". Giants.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  28. ↑ "Parris Campbell 2023 Game Log". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  29. ↑ "Eagles agree to terms with Parris Campbell on a 1-year contract". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. March 21, 2024.
  30. ↑ "Get your first look at the Eagles' initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 27, 2024.
  31. ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (August 28, 2024). "Eagles practice squad: Team announces 14 signings". Bleeding Green Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  32. ↑ McPherson, Chris (October 12, 2024). "Eagles sign Parris Campbell to the active roster; elevate Jack Driscoll for the Browns game". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  33. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 10, 2025). "Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout". AP News. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
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