Parris Campbell

Parris John Campbell Jr. (born July 16, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Parris Campbell
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Campbell in 2022
No. 0 – New York Giants
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron)
College:Ohio State (2014–2018)
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Receptions:97
Receiving yards:983
Receiving touchdowns:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Campbell attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio.[1] He played wide receiver and running back in high school. As a senior, he ran for 1,584 yards and 22 touchdowns. Campbell also led St. Vincent-St. Mary to win back-to-back state championships (2012 and 2013) his junior and senior year. He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[2] Campbell also ran track in high school.[3]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Ohio State in 2014, Campbell played in four games as a freshman in 2015, but did not record any receptions. As a sophomore in 2016, he had 13 receptions for 121 yards and added 21 kick returns for 584 yards. As a junior in 2017, Campbell had 40 receptions for 584 yards and three touchdowns.[4][5] He returned to Ohio State his senior season in 2018.[6][7][8]

College statistics
Season GP Receiving Rushing Scrimmage
RecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTDPlaysYdsAvgTD
2014 0Redshirt Redshirted
2015 4000.00000.00000.00
2016 12131219.3045413.511717510.31
2017 134058414.631013213.215071614.34
2018 1490106311.8129242.7099108711.012
Career431431,76812.415232109.121661,97811.917

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		 205 lb
(93 kg)		 32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.31 s1.52 s2.51 s4.03 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		11 ft 3 in
(3.43 m)		11 reps
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

Indianapolis Colts

Campbell was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (59th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[11] He caught his first NFL touchdown in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans on September 15, 2019. He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2019 after suffering a broken foot in Week 14.[12] He finished the season with 18 catches for 127 yards and one touchdown through seven games and three starts.[13] He dealt with several injuries throughout his rookie year, including a sports hernia costing him two games and a broken hand causing him to miss four more games.

In Week 1 of 2020, Campbell caught six passes for a career-high 71 yards. In Week 2, he suffered a PCL and MCL injury in his left knee and was placed on injured reserve on September 22, 2020.[14][15]

On October 19, 2021, Campbell was placed on injured reserve.[16] He was activated off of the list on January 8, 2022.[17]

New York Giants

On March 17, 2023, Campbell signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants.[18]

References
  1. "High school football: St. V-M junior Parris Campbell Jr. takes fast lane to Division III state final". Akron Beacon Journal. November 29, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  2. Wasserman, Ari (November 22, 2013). "How Parris Campbell, in only one game, won over Urban Meyer to earn his Ohio State scholarship offer: Buckeyes recruiting". cleveland.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  3. Noga, Joe (May 3, 2014). "Parris Campbell Jr's blazing mark in 100 highlights Optimist Meet; Solon boys and girls win titles (slideshow, videos)". cleveland.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  4. May, Tim. "Parris Campbell grows into top receiver for Buckeyes". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  5. Rabinowitz, Bill. "Receiver Parris Campbell confident in his speed; he's working on hands". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  6. Ward, Austin. "Ohio State football: What Parris Campbell's return means for Buckeyes in 2018". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  7. Wasserman, Ari. "It's time for Ohio State WR Parris Campbell to live up to..." The Athletic. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  8. Archdeacon, Tom. "Driven to succeed, Parris Campbell helps Buckeyes overwhelm Green Wave". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  9. "Parris Campbell Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  10. "Parris Campbell, Ohio State, WR, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  11. Patra, Kevin (April 26, 2019). "Colts take elusive Ohio State WR Parris Campbell". NFL.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  12. "Colts rookie Parris Campbell's star-crossed season ends with broken foot, injured reserve". Indy Star. December 9, 2019.
  13. "Parris Campbell 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  14. USA Today
  15. "Roster Moves: S Ibraheim Campbell & CB Tremon Smith Elevated To Active Roster; WR Parris Campbell & S Malik Hooker Placed On IR; TEs Hale Hentges & Ethan Wolf Signed To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 22, 2020.
  16. "Colts Activate Sam Ehlinger From Injured Reserve, Place Parris Campbell On Injured Reserve, Elevate Michael Badgley To 53-Man Roster From Practice Squad, Waive Jacob Eason". Colts.com. October 19, 2021.
  17. "Colts Activate WR Parris Campbell From Injured Reserve, Elevate CB Anthony Chesley, S Will Redmond, DT Chris Williams To Active Roster From Practice Squad". Colts.com. January 8, 2022.
  18. Salomone, Dan (March 17, 2023). "Giants sign WR Parris Campbell; 5 things to know". Giants.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
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