JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed rookie CB Tyson Campbell, the team announced today.
The Jaguars selected Campbell in the second round (No. 33 overall) of the 2021 draft. Campbell played in 33 games at the University of Georgia and finished his collegiate career with 89 total tackles (58 solo), 11 passes defensed, and one INT.
In 2020, Campbell started all 10 games at cornerback, finishing with 29 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception and a team-high 6 passes defensed. Campbell played in nine games in 2019, finishing with 15 tackles and four passes defensed. He started at cornerback in 10 games as a freshman and posted 29 tackles and a team-high five passes defensed.
Originally from Plantation, Florida, Campbell led American Heritage School to a 50-5 record including state championships in his junior and senior seasons. He was also the 2A state champion in 100m and 200m.
