2023 mock NFL Draft: 49ers watch NFC get significantly stronger
Hawkeyes . Jack Campbell. 30. player. 878. . Linebacker
2023 NFL Draft, Pick No. 30: Philadelphia Eagles – Jack Campbell, Linebacker, Iowa
As mentioned, the Eagles have a lot of free agents this offseason. Two linebackers in T.J. Edwards and Kyzir White are part of this list, and if they can’t sign one or both, then they’ll need an upgrade.
Jack Campbell is an off-ball linebacker who has all the tall to be a three-down starter in the NFL, and he could be picked a lot earlier than this.
For the Iowa Hawkeyes, Campbell had 125 tackles, one pass defended, one sack, one forced fumble and two interceptions including a phenomenal interception of C.J. Stroud against Ohio State.
Campbell projects as an NFL-ready prospect who can plug and play in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 defense. There aren’t too many wrinkles in his game, being able to excel in coverage or defending the run. He’s pretty tall for a linebacker at 6-foot-5 and 246 pounds, but he makes sure he gets low and doesn’t allow leverage underneath him
Campbell is an exceptionally smart player who can also end up being the defensive play-caller for an NFL team. He’s a very smart player who can diagnose offenses, and he has the speed and strength to be an instant impact.