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Jihaad Campbell will feature in the Eagles’ starting lineup with the ambition of earning All-Pro honors — but is this decision truly a smart one? Is the 21-year-old defensive leader simply too young?

Jihaad Campbell will feature in the Eagles’ starting lineup with the ambition of earning All-Pro honors — but is this decision truly a smart one? Is the 21-year-old defensive leader simply too young?

When the Philadelphia Eagles selected Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the reaction from many fans was: “Wait, who?” But just a few months later, Campbell is quietly turning into the most intriguing wildcard in Philly’s defense.

He’s only 21 years old, recently recovered from shoulder surgery, and hasn’t played a single professional snap in the NFL. Yet sources from inside the Eagles' training camp are raving about his rapid progress. Campbell isn’t just back—he’s impressing the coaching staff at every level.

In fact, there are whispers that defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is seriously testing Campbell in first-team reps, placing him at MIKE linebacker—the quarterback of the defense. If true, the Eagles could be placing a massive bet on their youngest and least experienced defender.

“He’s a fast learner, reacts naturally, and doesn’t shy away from contact. The way he covers space at that size? That’s rare,” said one assistant coach.

From benchwarmer at Alabama to potential Day 1 starter in the NFL, Campbell’s rise is fast—and so are his goals. Reportedly, he’s set his sights on something few rookies dare to speak aloud: earning All-Pro honors in Year One.

“I didn’t come here to wait. I came here to prove I’m the best. If you’re scared, you don’t belong in this spot,” Campbell said after a closed-door practice on July 17.

Now the question looms: Can a 21-year-old rookie, fresh off shoulder surgery, truly lead the middle of one of the league’s most hyped defenses?

If he succeeds, the Eagles could have a generational talent anchoring their defense for the next decade. But if he falters, it could expose a gaping weakness in the heart of a unit that already struggled with consistency last season.

Either way, Jihaad Campbell has everyone in Philly watching. And just maybe—this quiet kid from Alabama is about to become the loudest voice on defense in the entire NFL.

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