Christian Campbell (cornerback)
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Personal information | |
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Born: | Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. | November 27, 1995
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Central (AL) |
College: | Penn State |
Position: | Cornerback |
NFL draft: | 2018 / Round: 6 / Pick: 182 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
CFL status: | American |
Christian Campbell (born November 27, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Penn State. Campbell has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Bandits, and Memphis Showboats
Professional career
[edit]Arizona Cardinals
[edit]Campbell was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round (182nd overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[1] The pick used to select him was previously acquired from the Denver Broncos in exchange for Jared Veldheer. On May 11, 2018, he signed his rookie contract.[2] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[3]
New Orleans Saints
[edit]On October 17, 2018, Campbell was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 21, 2019.[5] He was waived/injured on July 30, 2019, and placed on injured reserve.[6] He was waived from injured reserve on August 22.
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]On August 27, 2019, Campbell was signed by the San Francisco 49ers.[7] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[8]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]Campbell signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on March 20, 2020.[9] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Campbell chose to opt-out of his contract with the Roughriders on August 28, 2020.[10] He opted back in to his contract on January 20, 2021.[11] He dressed for five games and recorded eight tackles at boundary cornerback and field-side halfback.
Tampa Bay Bandits
[edit]Campbell was selected by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL) with the first pick of the tenth round of the 2022 USFL draft.[12] He was transferred to the team's inactive roster on May 6, 2022, with a thigh injury.[13][14] He was moved back to the active roster on May 11.[15] He was moved back to the inactive roster on May 20 with the thigh injury.[16][17]
Memphis Showboats
[edit]On December 1, 2022, Campbell and all other Bandits players were all transferred to the Memphis Showboats after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league.[18] On January 11, 2023, Campbell was released by the Showboats.[19]
Edmonton Elks
[edit]On May 18, 2023, it was announced that Campbell was returning to the CFL, this time joining the Edmonton Elks.[20] On June 2, 2023, Campbell was released by the Elks.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ Odegard, Kyle (April 28, 2018). "Cardinals Add CB Chris Campbell In Sixth Round". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ^ Odegard, Kyle (May 11, 2018). "Three More Cardinals Draft Picks Sign Contracts". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2018.
- ^ Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Parks, James (October 17, 2018). "Saints cut Demetri Goodson among other practice squad moves". 247Sports.com.
- ^ Katzenstein (January 21, 2019). "Saints sign 6 practice squad players to reserve/future contracts". NOLA.com.
- ^ Alper, Josh (July 30, 2019). "Saints sign Travin Dural, place Buck Allen on IR". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ "49ers sign CB Chris Campbell to one-year deal; waive OL Dillion Day". Niners Nation. August 27, 2019.
- ^ "49ers Release Nine Players". 49ers.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ "Riders Sign Campbell, Swanson". Riderville.com. March 20, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ "Riders release Cameron Judge, three others". CFL.ca. August 28, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Riders Transactions – January 20". Riderville.com. January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Inabinnett, Mark (February 23, 2022). "USFL drafts 10 players with Alabama football roots". Al.com. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ @USFLBandits (May 6, 2022). "Transferred to inactive roster" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USFLBandits (May 6, 2022). "Game Status Report" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USFLBandits (May 11, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved May 12, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USFLBandits (May 20, 2022). "Transferred to inactive roster" (Tweet). Retrieved May 24, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USFLBandits (May 20, 2022). "Game Status Report" (Tweet). Retrieved May 24, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Knight, Joey. "Tampa Bay Bandits won't play in United States Football League in 2023". tampabay.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ @USFLShowboats (January 11, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Elks sign DB Christian Campbell". CFL.ca. May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Edmonton Elks release five including former starter Matthew Thomas". 3downnation.com. June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
External links
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- Penn State Nittany Lions bio Archived May 10, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
- Living people
- 1995 births
- American football cornerbacks
- Arizona Cardinals players
- New Orleans Saints players
- Penn State Nittany Lions football players
- People from Phenix City, Alabama
- Players of American football from Alabama
- San Francisco 49ers players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Tampa Bay Bandits (2022) players
- Edmonton Elks players
- Memphis Showboats (2022) players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of Canadian football from Alabama