Alabama Star Linebacker Playing in Bowl Game

Tuscaloosa, AL - Alabama's star linebacker Jihaad Campbell has made himself a lot of money this season with his play for the Crimson Tide. Campbell has played pass rusher as well las inside linebacker for Alabama this season, showing his versatility along the defensive front seven.

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Campbell is currently rated as the No. 43 player on the ESPN big board for the 2025 NFL draft, set to take place in April. Despite his high ranking, Campbell has not yet decided on whether he will enter the NFL draft. However, Campbell has made his intentions known that he will play in Alabama's bowl game against the Michigan Wolverines on December 31.

"Hell yeah, I'm playing," Campbell said to the media on Thursday. "I didn't even think about that. I want to play with my brothers."

Campbell started alongside Deontae Lawson at inside linebacker this season for Alabama, totaling 106 tackles and 12 tackles for loss as a leader along the Crimson Tide's defense. He also accounted for five sacks, one interception, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.

Campbell has drawn comparison to Dallas Cowboys' edge rusher Micah Parsons for his positional versatility. He is projected to play edge rusher in the NFL but could be a highly touted inside linebacker, depending on what NFL teams think best fits his skillset.

Campbell, a 6-foot-3, 244-pound linebacker from Erial, New Jersey, is a junior at Alabama and still has one year of eligibility remaining.