Calais Campbell

At 38 years old, Calais Campbell has this physical status:

Calais Malik Campbell, a football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League, was born September 1, 1986. (NFL).

He played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Early years

Campbell played his high school football at South High School in Denver, Colorado. He was ranked as the tenth-best strongside defensive end by Rivals.com and the seventh-best defensive end by Scout.com, and he was widely regarded as one of the country's top defensive end prospects. In his time at South High School, he earned a state-record total of 57 sacks.

Campbell was also a member of the University's basketball team, scoring 22.7 points (fourth best in Colorado), 16.0 rebounds per game (led the state) and 3.3 blocks per game; as a junior, he was an All-State basketball pick. In 2003, Campbell participated in track & field at South, qualifying for the state meet in the discus and shot put. In the long run, 21 feet (6.4 m) in the shot put, 48 feet (15 m) in the discus, and 44 feet (23.6 m) in the triple jump, he set his personal records, 21 feet (16 m) on the track and field.

Campbell preferred Miami over Colorado State, Nebraska, Louisiana State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, and San Diego State.

Personal life

Campbell was born in Denver, Colorado, to Charles and Nateal Campbell. He was raised with seven siblings. Kimba Blaylock and Keyonne Campbell, two sisters, and five brothers: Jamar, Raj, Ciarre, Severin, and Jared. Charles Campbell, his father, died in late 2003. Jared Campbell, a touring stand-up comedian, appeared on stage with Calais at both the University of Miami and Arizona Cardinals as a defensive back. Both Ciarre and Raj played college football at Colorado State and Butte Junior College, respectively. Severin's brother attended the University of Montana. Campbell earned a sociology degree from the University of Miami in December 2007. Calais Campbell had contributed $1.6 million to the Hurricanes to establish an endowed scholarship for defensive linemen in perpetuity at the University of Miami from January 21, 2015. He appeared in the first episode of The League's seventh season as a former teammate Tyrann Mathieu.

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College career

Campbell appeared in Miami for the first time in 2005. He had 24 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, and three passes defensed in 11 games. He had 55 tackles, 10.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and three punts for four sacks in 2005. In a single game three times in the 2006 season, he had at least three sacks in a single game. He had 50 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, three passes defensed, and one intercept, against Marshall in the season opener.

Professional career

Campbell was selected in the second round (50th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Campbell was the sixth defensive end drafted in 2008. The Arizona Cardinals didn't have a pressing need for a starting-caliber defensive end, but decided to make a value pick and draft Campbell after he unexpectedly dropped out of the first round and was deemed the top player available at the time.

The Arizona Cardinals signed Campbell to a four-year, $3.40 million contract with $1.68 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $484,500.

Campbell was introduced as a back-up defensive end in training camp and competed against Bryan Robinson and fellow rookie Kenny Iwebema for a spot in the rotation. Campbell was officially named as a reserve defensive end in the regular season, behind veterans Darnell Dockett and Antonio Smith.

Campbell made his professional appearance in the San Francisco 49ers' season-opener on Sunday and helped with a tackle in the team's 23–13 victory. Campbell had a season-high four solo tackles in the Cardinals' 31–10 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. During a 47-7 loss to the New England Patriots on Week 16, Campbell posted his season-high of four solo tackles.

Campbell finished his rookie season with 28 combined tackles (23 solo), a pass defense, a forcible fumble, and a fumble bounce in 16 games and zero starts.

With a 9–7 record and qualifying for a playoff berth in 2008, the Cardinals ranked at the top of the NFC West with a 9–7 record and qualified for a playoff berth. During a 30–24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Wild Card Round on January 3, 2009, Campbell appeared in his first NFL playoff game and made two combined tackles. The Cardinals advanced to Super Bowl XLIII after defeating the Carolina Panthers 33-13 in the NFC Divisional Round and beating the Philadelphia Eagles 32-27 in the NFC Championship. Campbell was in Super Bowl XLIII and recorded two combined tackles against the Cardinals in a close match that was decided as time expired on February 1, 2009. Campbell finished the playoffs with eight combined tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection.

In the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIII, head coach Ken Whisenhunt fired defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast due to the defense's inability to hold a 23-20 lead. After Antonio Smith left for the Houston Texans during free agency, Campbell was scheduled in training camp as a starting defensive end. Billy Davis, the defensive coordinator, moved from a base 4-3 offense to a base 3-4 defense. Campbell, opposite Darnell Dockett and alongside nose tackle Bryan Robinson, was named as the starting left defensive end by head coach Ken Whisenhunt.

Campbell made his first appearance in the Cardinals' season-opener against the San Francisco 49ers and saw a season-high six solo tackles as well as deflecting a pass. During a 31–17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2, Campbell made a tackle, broke up a pass, and was credited with half a sack. In the fourth quarter, quarterback David Garrard was fired for his first career as a teammate Adrian Wilson was fired. During a 27–3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on October 18, 2009, Campbell had three combined tackles and a season-high 1.5 sacks. Matt Hasselbeck was fired after a seven-yard loss in the third quarter, marking his first solo dismissal of his career. In the Cardinals' 34–21 loss to the Carolina Panthers, he registered a season-high seven combined tackles (six solo) on Week 8. Campbell finished the 2009 season with a total of 45 combined tackles (37 solo), seven sacks, five passes defense, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 15 starts.

During the NFC Wild Card Round, the Cardinals finished at number 10 of the NFC West with a 10–6 record and defeated the Green Bay Packers in overtime 51–45. In a 45-14 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Round on January 16, 2010, Campbell played in his first career playoff game and made three solo tackles.

To begin the regular season, head coach Ken Whisenhunt selected Campbell and Darnell Dockett as the starting defensive ends, as well as nose tackle Bryan Robinson.

Campbell was sidelined during the Cardinals' Week 12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers after breaking his ankle the previous week. During a 19–12 loss at the Carolina Panthers on November 29, 2010, Campbell had a season-high 11 combined tackles (nine solo) and fired quarterback Jimmy Clausen. In the Cardinals' 27–26 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16, he made two solo tackles and a sack. It was his second straight game with a sack and his sixth dismissal of the season. Campbell finished the season with 60 combined tackles (46 solo), six sacks, two pass deflections, and two pass deflections, as well as a fumble revival in 15 games and 15 starts.

Billy Davis, the Cardinals' third most points in the league in 2010, was fired on January 6, 2011, according to head coach Ken Whisenhunt. Ray Horton, the Cardinals' secondary coach, was hired by head coach Ken Whisenhunt as the Cardinals' new defensive coordinator. Horton's base 3-4 defense system was used on several fronts. To start the season, Horton retained Campbell and Darnell Dockett, as well as nose tackle Dan Williams.

During a 13–10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 25, 2011, Campbell had a season-high ten combined tackles (five solo) and was credited with a season-high 2.5 sacks on quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. In Week 19's 19-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams, quarterback Sam Bradford had six solo tackles and made two sacks. In the third quarter of a 21–17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 10, he made two solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career interception off a pass by quarterback Michael Vick in the third quarter. He ended the season with a career-high 72 combined tackles (53 solo), ten pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.

During the season, he served on special teams and blocked three field goals. In his first season under Ray Horton, Campbell starred mainly in the five-technique.

For the 2012 season, the Cardinals added their non-exclusive franchise tag to Campbell on March 2, 2012. Campbell was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to a five-year, $55 million contract with guaranteeing and a $15 million signing bonus.

For the regular season, head coach Ken Whisenhunt retained Campbell, Darnell Dockett, and nose tackle Dan Williams. In a 20–18 victory at the New England Patriots on September 16, 2012, Campbell recorded a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) and two sacks on quarterback Tom Brady. Campbell was off for three games (Weeks 11-13) due to a right calf injury. During a 28-13 loss to the Chicago Bears, he had eight combined tackles, deflected a pass, and recorded a sack. In the Cardinals' 27–13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17, Campbell made two solo tackles and a sack this week. Campbell finished the 2012 season with 65 combined tackles (50 solo), 6.5 sacks, and six pass deflections in 13 games and 12 starts.

After the team finished last in their division with a 5–11 record in 2012, the Arizona Cardinals fired general manager Rod Graves and head coach Ken Whisenhunt on January 8, 2013. After Bruce Arians was hired as the new head coach rather than Horton, defensive coordinator Ray Horton demanded his freedom on January 18, 2013. Campbell and Darnell Dockett have been named as the starting defensive ends by head coach Bruce Arians in 2013.

During a 22–6 victory over the Carolina Panthers on October 6, 2013, Campbell added four solo tackles, two sacks, and his first career safety. Cam Newton was suspended for a five-yard foul in the endzone, resulting in a safety in the third quarter. In a 34–22 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, he had a season-high eight combined tackles in Week 7. During a 17-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on December 22, 2013, Campbell had four combined tackles and fired quarterback Russell Wilson twice to tie his season-high. Campbell played in all 16 games in 2013 and compiled 58 total tackles (45 solo), nine sacks, six passes defended, two touchdown recoveries, a forced fumble, and a safety. Todd Bowles, the Cardinals' new defensive coordinator, stayed at the base 3-4 defense but also used several fronts with a strong emphasis on blitzing. Campbell was always used as a defensive end and also lined up at defensive tackle in the three-technique for 8.4% of his defensive snaps.

Campbell, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, retained him as the starting left defensive end for the regular season, as well as nose tackle Dan Williams and right defensive end Frostee Rucker.

During a 25-14 victory over the New York Giants on September 16, 2014, Campbell had a season-high ten solo tackles and a sack. Campbell's second interception of his career in Week 5 in the Cardinals' 41-20 loss to the Denver Broncos. His interceptions came off a pass by quarterback Peyton Manning's attempt to pass over his feet in the second quarter, and was a screen pass meant for running back Montee Ball. Campbell was forced to leave in the third quarter due to a leg injury he suffered on a chop block by tight end Julius Thomas. When asked about the chop block, head coach Bruce Arians said, "the dirtiest play I have seen in 37 years of coaching football." Campbell was diagnosed with a swollen MCL and was suspended for the next two games (Weeks 6–7). During the Cardinals' 19–3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12, Campbell made six combined tackles and had a career-high three sacks on quarterback Russell Wilson. Campbell was named to the Pro Bowl for the first Pro Bowl pick of his career on December 24, 2014.

Campbell finished the season with 58 combined tackles (48 solo), seven sacks, three passes defended, an intercept, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts.

The Cardinals finished second in the NFC West with an 11–5 record and gained a Wild Card berth, their first postseason appearance since 2009. Campbell had four combined tackles in the Cardinals' 27–16 loss in the Wild Card Round at the Carolina Panthers on January 3, 2015. He was ranked 99th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.

After Todd Bowles decided not to work as the head coach for the New York Jets, Cardinals linebackers coach James Bettcher was promoted to defensive coordinator by Bruce Arians. With Josh Mauro and Rodney Gunter sharing the job at nose tackle, Bettcher decided to keep Campbell and Frostee Rucker as the starting defensive ends.

During a 24–22 loss to the St. Louis Rams, Campbell registered a career-high 11 combined tackles (ten solo) and was credited with half a sack. Campbell was reclassified as defensive tackle after playing on the inside defensive line for 78% of his games in the first six games, according to a tweet on October 21, 2015. Campbell told the Cardinals that he should mostly play inside and that his position was changed to reflect the change to defensive tackle on the team's depth chart, and he agreed. Despite being listed as a defensive tackle, Campbell said his responsibilities would stay the same, and he'll also line up at defensive end if required. Campbell was selected to the 2016 Pro Bowl on December 22, 2015. It was his second straight Pro Bowl pick and the first as a defensive tackle. As the Cardinals defeated the Green Bay Packers by a score of 38–8 on Sunday, he had six combined tackles and had a season-high 2.5 sacks on Aaron Rodgers.

Campbell finished the 2015 season with 61 combined tackles (46 solo), five sacks, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts. Campbell was lined up in multiple positions and then remained on the field during dime boxes. The Cardinals had modest success under Bettcher's tenure in their first season as coach and finished fifth in yards allowed. On the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016, he was ranked 7th by his peers.

Campbell and Rodney Gunter were named as the starting defensive tackles by head coach Bruce Arians and Rodney Gunter were the first defensive tackles on the season. During a 33–21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on October 6, 2016, Campbell had four combined tackles, two sacks, deflected a pass, made an intercept, and a safety. After sacking Gabbert for a one-yard miss in the end zone in the fourth quarter, he intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Blaine Gabbert in the second quarter, which was supposed for tight end Garrett Celek. During a 30–20 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, Campbell had a season-high nine combined tackles. Campbell lost his first career touchdown in Week 14 in 48-41 to the New Orleans Saints. He had four solo tackles, two sacks, and recovered a fumble. Drew Brees had the ball stripped by Markus Golden, but Campbell recovered it and returned it for a 53-yard touchdown in the second quarter. He had 53 combined tackles (46 solo), eight intercepts, six passes defenses, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, one on safety, an intercept, one cheap on Ryan Tannehill and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts, with three touchdowns, four defensive tackles, two intercepted, three interceptions, three defensive fumbles, three blocked fumbles, three pass defenses, three touchdown defenses, three intercepted, three intercepted He was ranked 83rd by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.

Following the 2016 season, Campbell became an unrestricted free agent for a variety of franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Campbell was given a $9 million per year deal by the Cardinals. His second best bid came from the Denver Broncos, his hometown team, and his annual income hit $13 million per year.

Campbell was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to a four-year, $60 million contract, which includes a $30 million guarantee and a $6 million signing bonus.

Campbell's head coach Doug Marrone chose Campbell to return to defensive end and named him the starter to start the regular season, opposite Yannick Ngakoue. Malik Jackson and Abry Jones, Campbell and Ngakoue, were the defensive tackles on the team.

Campbell got off to a good start in the Jaguars' season opener against the Houston Texans, racking six total tackles and making a career-high four sacks on quarterback Tom Savage in a 29-7 road win. Campbell's four sacks set a franchise record, and the defense also set a franchise record with a total of ten sacks. His results earned him the honor of Being Defensive Player of the Week. The Jaguars' defense team earned the moniker "Sacksonville" during the season. Campbell sack total number to 12.5 sacks in Week 13, the Jaguars franchise record for most sacks in a season. Campbell returned to Arizona to face his former teammates and recovered a touchdown after the Jaguars were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 in Week 12. Blaine Gabbert, the Cardinals' quarterback, was robbed by Yannick Ngakoue and Campbell during the fourth quarter and returned the ball 10 yards for a touchdown. During a 47–7 victory over the Houston Texans on December 17, 2017, Campbell made five solo tackles, a pass deflection, and two sacks. The game marked his fourth multi-sack appearance of the 2017 season. During a 44–33 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16, he recorded a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass. Campbell was elected to the 2018 Pro Bowl on December 19, 2017, his third Pro Bowl pick.

Campbell finished the season with 67 combined tackles (47 solo), a career-high 14.5 sacks, three touchdown deflections, three forced fumbles, three pinned fumbles, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.

With a 10–6 record and a playoff berth, the Jaguars ranked No. 1 in the AFC South. During a 10-3 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wild Card Game, Campbell had six combined tackles on January 7, 2018. The Jaguars continued to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 42–42 in the AFC Divisional Round before being barred from the playoffs after losing 24-20 at the New England Patriots. He was ranked 14th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

Campbell finished with 10.5 sacks, 72 total tackles, 22 quarterback kicks, two passes blocked, and one forced fumble in the 2018 season. The Jaguars did not repeat their overall success from last season, this time finishing with a 5–11 record. Despite the Jaguars' disappointing season, Campbell was named to his fourth Pro Bowl appearance. He was ranked 54th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

Campbell fired Marcus Mariota thrice as the Jaguars defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-7, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Campbell recovered a fumble kicked by Jacoby Brissett and returned it for an 8-yard touchdown in the 38-20 victory. He was named in the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl for the first time. He ranked 79th among his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020. Campbell was named in the 2010s to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team.

Campbell was traded by the Baltimore Ravens to the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 for a fifth-round pick that was not originally acquired from the Atlanta Falcons on March 19, 2020. Campbell signed a one-year contract extension shortly after beginning to work.

Campbell was fired as a Raven on Week 2 against the Houston Texans after defeating Deshaun Watson. Campbell was credited with four tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, and sacked Carson Wentz three times in the Ravens' Week 6 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was named As a result, the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He was released on the Ravens' reserve/COVID-19 list on November 25, 2020, and activated on December 5, 2020. He was selected to the Pro Bowl.

Campbell blocked Rodrigo Blankenship's field goal and recovered late in the fourth quarter, aided in the Ravens' march as they were down by eight points at the time. In overtime, the Ravens will win the game 31-26. Campbell appeared in and started 15 games in the 2021 season. He had 49 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, one pass defense, and 12 quarterback hits, with one passing defense.

Campbell signed with the Ravens on a two-year contract worth $12.5 million on April 9.

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