Jordan Campbell

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-2, 220 lbs. Taller than 5% and heavier than 16% of 2026 Edge Rusher prospects in the SEC Scouts database (169 with a listed size).

Play Style

He is a downhill, disruptive second-level defender who does his best work attacking the backfield rather than reading and flowing. As a rusher he wins with get-off and bend from a two-point stance. He was most productive when aligned on the edge or used as a blitzer, which his TFL and hurry numbers relative to total tackles show. His off-ball linebacker background gives him more comfort in space and in zone drops than a typical high school defensive end has.

Strengths

• Backfield production at a high rate: 8 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 QB hurries and a forced fumble in only 6 games as a senior at Miami Northwestern, about 1.3 TFL per game in a partial season.
• Positional versatility: he projected as an off-ball linebacker and added 5-technique and edge reps as a senior. 247Sports lists him at EDGE and ESPN at OLB, so defensive coordinators can use him as a pressure piece from several alignments.
• Proven against top competition: he played in the Under Armour All-America Game and developed through South Florida programs (Carol City, Northwestern). He was rated the No. 2 player in Miami-Dade County, and On3 Industry has him at No. 135 overall and No. 8 LB.
• Stable, committed recruitment: he stayed with Miami for about two years through a coaching and recruiting cycle, with roughly 35 offers including Georgia, Florida, Michigan, FSU, Auburn and Nebraska.

Areas to Improve

• Play strength and mass: at about 220 lb he can get washed out by down blocks and run fits aimed at him. He needs to add weight while keeping his first-step quickness.
• Pass-rush plan: he has flashed burst, but his senior tape covers only half a season. He needs a reliable counter move and better hand usage to win consistently at the college level rather than just on athleticism.
• Limited senior film: four high schools (Dade Christian, Hialeah American, Carol City, Northwestern) and a 6-game final season mean less continuous tape on his coverage drops and run-fit discipline.

College Projection

Redshirt freshman year in 2026. As of September 2026 no verified game statistics have been found, and evaluators and beat coverage expect a development year. He should be a special-teams and rotational pressure player by 2027. If he adds mass and his rush toolkit matures, he could compete for a starting SAM/rush-backer role in 2028. His ceiling is a multi-year starting hybrid LB/EDGE in Miami's front.

NFL Outlook

He is a mid-to-late-round prospect if his development goes well. NFL value for his profile depends on gaining weight to about 240 while keeping his burst, then producing as an off-ball linebacker who can rush the passer or as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Right now his size and still-developing rush plan cap his projection below early-round range. Consistent college production at 240+ lb would raise it.

Best Fit

A multiple or 3-4-leaning defense that uses a stand-up rush backer or SAM, where he can rush, blitz from depth and occasionally drop. Miami, where he is enrolled, fits well if the staff is patient with a redshirt and a strength program. He would be a poor fit as a fixed 4-3 hand-down end until he gains substantial weight.