Eagles pick Jihaad Campbell in 2025 NFL Draft: 3 things to know about Alabama LB

One of the premier linebackers in this year's class has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Jihaad Campbell with the No. 31st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.Campbell is now penciled in to play a huge role in the Eagles' defense.

Here's three things to know about the Eagles' newest defensive playmakerJihaad Campbell: Injury updateCampbell is still recovering from shoulder surgery for a torn left labrum he suffered last season.What's notable is that he didn't get surgery until right after the combine, which puts into doubt when his rookie season will start or if he'll even be ready for training camp this summer.Jihaad Campbell: Breakout 2024 campaignBefore the injury, Campbell had a tremendous senior season.



He racked up career-highs in total tackles (117), tackles for losses (12) and recorded five sacks in 13 games.Campbell led Alabama in three categories: tackles (117), tackles for loss and sacks.Given his standout performance in 2024, the 21-year-old was named first-team All-SEC and was also a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award and Butkus Award last season.

Celebrate the Eagles' Super Bowl win with our new bookJihaad Campbell: New Jersey nativeCampbell hails from the Garden State, where he was born and raised in Gloucester Township. The 6-foot-3 linebacker started his high school career at Timber Creek Regional High School in Erial before he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his senior season.This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Philadelphia Eagles draft Jihaad Campbell in NFL Draft: 3 things to know.

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