Ian Campbell
DE Kansas St.
Grade
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109.0 INCH
Top Performer
6.93 SEC
Top Performer
4.28 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'4" Height
- 265LBS. Weight
Overview
Campbell was a big-time star as a sophomore defensive end (17.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks) on Kansas State's last bowl team in 2006. While not making national headlines the past two seasons, he showed versatility playing an end-outside linebacker hybrid position. He made first-team All-Big 12 (11 TFL, 4.5 sacks) and followed it up with a second-team All-Big 12 senior season (8.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks). While not an elite athlete, Campbell's hustle and size could make him an interesting pickup for 3-4 teams in need of linebacker depth.
Analysis
Strengths
Positives: Tall, productive player with adequate upper-body strength. ... Splits time standing up and playing with his hand down, although is almost always lined up in a nine-technique in either case. ... High-motor player, gives second effort to the quarterback and hustles downfield to ballcarriers. ... Uses his length and good initial quickness to shrink the pocket. ... Will crash down on inside runs. ... Holds up his tackle to spill run plays inside. ... Can wrap up in space.
Negatives: Classic end-outside linebacker "tweener" prospect. ... Thin in the legs and does not play with great leverage at the point. ... Lacks the straight-line speed to catch quick ballcarriers from behind. ... Does not use his upper-body strength and lacks consistent violent hand play to get off blocks of strong right tackles. ... Can not change direction quickly, runs tall and stiff. ... Few pass-rush moves, always uses an outside rush and lacks the cornering to immediately get to the QB. ... Relies on hustle and good coverage to get sacks. Fails to use his hands to prevent cut blocks on the edge, does not recover quickly. ... Often fooled by misdirection.
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| Grade |
Title |
Draft (Round) |
Description |
| 96-100 |
Future Hall of Famer |
Top Pick |
A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 |
Immediate Starter |
1st |
An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 |
Eventual Starter |
2nd-3rd |
A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 |
Draftable Player |
4th-7th |
A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 |
Free Agent |
UDFA |
A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |