Tevaughn Campbell

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Tevaughn Campbell
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Campbell with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025
No. 26  Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position Defensive back
Roster statusActive
CFL status National
Personal information
Born (1993-06-14) June 14, 1993 (age 32)
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Laurier (Toronto, Ontario)
University Regina (2011–2014)
NFL draft 2015: undrafted
CFL draft 2015: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
GP–GS37–11
Total tackles 65
Forced fumbles 3
Fumble recoveries 1
Pass deflections 7
Interceptions 1
Defensive touchdowns 2
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career CFL statistics as of 2025
GP–GS55–37
Def tackles71
ST tackles10
Pass knockdowns 23
Interceptions 10
Quarterback sacks 1
Forced fumbles 2
Fumble recoveries 4
Touchdowns 4
Stats at CFL.ca
Other information
Rugby union career
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2016–17 Canada Sevens 2

Tevaughn Shaquele Campbell (born June 14, 1993) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football for the Regina Rams. He played four seasons in the CFL before moving to the United States to play in the National Football League (NFL).

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University career

Campbell played CIS football for the Regina Rams from 2011 to 2014.

Professional football career

Canadian Football League

Campbell was originally drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the third round, 22nd overall, in the 2015 CFL draft. After playing in five games in 2015 with the Stampeders, Campbell was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 11, 2016, in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2017 CFL draft. [1]

On August 15, 2017, Campbell, along with the Roughriders' third round picks in the 2018 CFL draft and 2019 CFL draft, was traded to the Montreal Alouettes for Vernon Adams and a fifth round pick in the 2018 CFL Draft. [2]

New York Jets

On January 4, 2019, Campbell signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets of the NFL. [3] He was waived on August 31, 2019. [4]

Los Angeles Chargers

On September 11, 2019, Campbell was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. [5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 29, 2019, but was waived four days later and re-signed to the practice squad. [6] [7] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 25, 2019. [8] He was waived on December 9, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30, 2019. [9]

In Week 11 against his former team, the Jets, Campbell intercepted a pass thrown by Joe Flacco and returned it for a six yard touchdown during the 34–28 win. This was Campbell's first NFL interception and touchdown. [10]

On August 23, 2022, Campbell was released by the Chargers. [11] He was placed on injured reserve two days later. [12] He was released on September 13.

Las Vegas Raiders

On October 17, 2022, Campbell was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad. [13]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 26, 2022, Campbell was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars off the Raiders' practice squad. [14] He re-signed with the Jaguars on March 16, 2023. [15] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [16] [17] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [18]

On August 25, 2024, Campbell was released by the Jaguars. [19]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 3, 2025, it was announced that Campbell had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [20] In his return to the CFL, he earned a starting spot at cornerback. He played and started in 13 regular season games while missing five due to injury. [21] In the Labour Day Classic against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, with less than one minute remaining, Campbell intercepted a two-point convert attempt that would have tied the game that he returned for two points to secure the 34–30 victory. [22] At the end of the season, he finished tied for the league lead in interceptions with six and also led the league in interception return yards with 205, which was the second-most in Roughrider history, and had an interception return for a touchdown. [23] He recorded 18 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, four pass knockdowns, and one fumble recovery. [23] For his outstanding season, he was named a West Division All-Star and a CFL All-Star for the first time in his career. [24] In his first playoff game, in the West Final against the BC Lions, he recorded two defensive tackles in the 24–21 victory to qualify for his first Grey Cup appearance. [25] In the 112th Grey Cup game, Campbell recorded three defensive tackles, one interception, and forced a crucial fumble at the goal line to help the Roughriders beat the Montreal Alouettes 25-17. [26]

The Roughriders extended Campbell's contract with the team on January 12, 2026. [27]

Rugby career

Campbell trained with the Canada national rugby sevens team during the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series stops in Hong Kong and Singapore. [28]

References

  1. "Riders acquire DB Tevaughn Campbell in trade with Stamps". CFL.ca. February 11, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  2. "RIDERS ACQUIRE QB VERNON ADAMS IN TRADE WITH ALS". cfl.ca. August 15, 2017. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. Allen, Eric (January 4, 2019). "Jets Sign DL Charles Tapper & DB Tevaughn Campbell to Reserve/Future Deals". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  4. Lange, Randy (August 31, 2019). "Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  5. "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. September 11, 2019. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  6. "Chargers Promote CB Tevaughn Campbell to Active Roster". Chargers.com. October 29, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  7. "Chargers Promote S Shalom Luani to Active Roster". Chargers.com. November 2, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  8. "Chargers Promote Tevaughn Campbell to Active Roster". Chargers.com. November 25, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  9. "Chargers Sign Eight Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Chargers.com. December 30, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  10. "New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers - November 22nd, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  11. "Los Angeles Chargers Trim Roster to 80 Players". Chargers.com. August 23, 2022.
  12. "L.A. Chargers place Canadian cornerback Tevaughn Campbell on injured reserve". 3DownNation.com. August 25, 2022.
  13. "Raiders place CB Nate Hobbs on IR, sign CB Tevaughn Campbell to practice squad". Raiders.com. October 17, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  14. "Roster Moves: Jaguars sign CB Tevaughn Campbell to the active roster". Jaguars.com. October 27, 2022. Archived from the original on October 30, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  15. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign Cornerback Tevaughn Campbell". Jaguars.com. March 16, 2023.
  16. Oehser, John (August 29, 2023). "Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players". Jaguars.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  17. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce 13 Additions to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 30, 2023.
  18. Stites, Adam (January 8, 2024). "Jaguars sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  19. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Waive 6 Players, Release 4". Jaguars.com. August 25, 2024.
  20. "Roughriders Sign Former NFL DB, Canadian Tevaughn Campbell". Saskatchewan Roughriders. February 3, 2025.
  21. "Tevaughn Campbell". Canadian Football League . Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  22. "Riders hold off Bombers to win on OK Tire Labour Day Weekend". Canadian Football League. August 31, 2025.
  23. 1 2 "Tevaughn Campbell". Canadian Football League . Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  24. "Roughriders Lead The League With Nine All-CFL Selections". Saskatchewan Roughriders. November 5, 2025.
  25. "Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions". Canadian Football League . Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  26. "Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Montreal Alouettes". Canadian Football League . Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  27. Staff (January 12, 2026). "Riders Re-up All-cfl Ball Hawk Tevaughn Campbell For 2026". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  28. "Roughriders DB Tevaughn Campbell to try hand at rugby sevens". Sportsnet. Canadian Press. March 30, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.