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| Jason Campbell (American football) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jason Campbell |
| Number | 7, 5, 11 |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Birth date | 30 June 1981 |
| Birth place | Los Angeles, California |
| Weight lb | 230 |
| High school | Windward (Los Angeles, California) |
| College | Auburn |
| Draftyear | 2005 |
| Draftpick | 25 |
| Pastteams | * Washington Redskins (2006–2009) * Cincinnati Bengals (2010) * Oakland Raiders (2010) * Chicago Bears (2011–2013) |
| Nfl | jason-campbell |
Jason Campbell (American football) is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League from 2006 to 2013. Campbell starred at Auburn University before being selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. During his NFL career he started games for the Washington Redskins, Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders, and Chicago Bears, earning recognition for his athleticism and leadership.
Campbell was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the San Fernando Valley attending Windward High School. At Windward he played for the school's football program under local coaches and was a multi-sport athlete, competing in basketball and baseball as well as football. He earned regional honors and drew recruiting attention from major college football programs including Auburn University, UCLA, USC, University of Michigan, and University of Florida. Campbell's performance in high school showcased arm strength and mobility similar to notable contemporaries in high school football recruiting ranks.
Campbell enrolled at Auburn University and joined the Auburn Tigers under head coach Terry Bowden and later Tommy Tuberville. After redshirting as a freshman he developed within the Tigers' program, competing in the Southeastern Conference and starting at quarterback. Campbell's college tenure included appearances in the Iron Bowl rivalry against the Alabama Crimson Tide and in bowl games sanctioned by the NCAA. He registered passing yards, touchdown passes, and rushing contributions while facing SEC defenses such as Florida and LSU. Campbell's undergraduate career culminated in NFL Draft preparation, drawing scouting evaluations from the National Football League Scouting Combine and personnel from franchises like the Washington Redskins and Oakland Raiders.
Campbell was selected 25th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, joining a roster overseen by head coaches including Joe Gibbs and later Jim Zorn. After serving as a backup he made his first NFL start in 2006 and became a regular starter during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Campbell faced AFC and NFC opponents such as the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, New England Patriots, and Pittsburgh Steelers while playing home games at FedExField.
In 2010 Campbell signed with the Cincinnati Bengals where he provided veteran depth behind Carson Palmer and worked with offensive coordinators and position coaches in Paul Brown Stadium. Midseason he joined the Oakland Raiders to back up quarterbacks like JaMarcus Russell and adapt to the Oakland Coliseum environment under coach Tom Cable. Campbell then signed with the Chicago Bears in 2011, stepping into starting roles due to injuries to starters such as Jay Cutler and competing in the NFC North against the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Over his NFL career he compiled statistics recorded by the NFL including passing attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns, and interceptions while playing alongside teammates such as Clinton Portis, Santana Moss, Brandon Lloyd, and Matt Forte.
Campbell's professional timeline intersected with league events and personnel moves: he experienced roster transactions overseen by general managers like Bruce Allen and Jerry Angelo, contract negotiations influenced by the NFL Players Association, and game planning against coordinators like Bill Belichick and Mike Martz. He retired from professional play after the 2013 season and later pursued activities connected to broadcasting, coaching clinics, and alumni events at programs including Auburn University and franchises he represented.
Campbell combined pocket presence with the mobility often compared to quarterbacks who transitioned from college athletics to the NFL, drawing comparisons in scouting reports to players evaluated during the 2005 NFL Draft class. He was praised for arm strength, the ability to execute pro-style passing concepts, and leadership qualities in huddle dynamics. Campbell's legacy includes mentorship roles for younger quarterbacks, participation in community outreach programs affiliated with franchises like the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears, and representation in discussions about first-round draft expectations and career trajectories in the modern NFL era. Analysts and commentators on networks such as ESPN, NFL Network, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports have referenced Campbell when examining quarterback development and depth-chart management.
Campbell is married and resides with family in the United States, maintaining connections to Los Angeles and Auburn, Alabama. Off the field he has engaged with charitable organizations and alumni associations including events coordinated by Auburn University athletics and community initiatives supported by NFL teams. Post-retirement, Campbell has appeared in media segments, participated in quarterback camps, and provided insights at football clinics and conferences involving personnel from institutions such as NFL Combine, former collegiate programs, and professional franchises.
Category:1981 births Category:Living people Category:American football quarterbacks Category:Auburn Tigers football players Category:Washington Redskins players Category:Cincinnati Bengals players Category:Oakland Raiders players Category:Chicago Bears players