Why JACK CAMPBELL Could SAVE The DETROIT LIONS (His Insane Rise) 

What do you think of the Jack Campbell pick? Who should I cover next from the 2023 NFL draft?

It’s hard not to like drafting Jack Campbell after you see the type of person he is.

As a lions fan, I've wanted to see jack in Honolulu blue for the past few months. I couldn't care less what number it was, This is the biggest example of a Detroit guy in this draft

8:52 He actually is an athletic freak. He had a 9.98 RAS. Right there with guys like Isaiah Simmons, Luke Kuechly (Luke mentors Jack), Von Miller, T.J. Watt (9.92) and Brian Urlacher (10.00). He is most certainly one of the most athletic guys in this draft class.

i’ve been a Lions fan since 1955 and I love Jack Campbell

As a detroit fan i like both of their 1st rounds picks. Great video. I learn something about these players everyday.

Story about him friending that dude who didn’t have many friends shows his true character. Wouldn’t be surprised him having one of the best careers out of this draft

It's my favorite pick of our draft.

Detroit fans he will not disappoint you!! Great player better person. Go Hawks

The lions' choices reflect their knowledge of what they need. Not just ability but attitude and intelligence. These guys are proven, hungry on the field, balanced in life.

Jack 100% encompasses the spirit of Detroit Muscle. He knows his team is an underdog yet couldn't care less. He has skill, grit, humility and honesty. Welcome to the 313 Hawkeye, or as we say...home.

Anyone from phil parkers defense has been extremely well coached

Jameson Williams was a flashy pick last year,, but we see how that's going. I'd rather go with a guy like this.

I completely agree with you. Jack Campbell was a GREAT pick for the Detroit Lions. I've been a Lions fan all of my life, and, of course frustrated with them most of the time. Jack, I believe, can revitalize the Lions defense, while being a great influence on the entire team. Go Iowa an Go Lions!!

I agree he definitely can 💯

This draft series is great - excellent idea Scott - thanks

The Lions have built a team full of players I like to root for

I'm a Lions fan and been hearing both opinions on the draft. I think people are making the mistake that pick value = building the best team this year and it's making people argue about different things. Two things can be true at once: 1) The Lions didn't get great value out of their top couple picks. Especially when it comes to making the most out of the cheap rookie contracts that come out of top picks. The top paid positions just make so much more than the less valued positions that rookie contracts for EDGE, QB, WR, etc make a huge difference when you're filling out the rest of your team. 2) The Lions picks are going to make them the best team they could be this year. While RB and ILB are some of the lowest valued positions, ILB was their biggest weakness on defense by far and a spot that you have to have solid play or it makes everyone else's job harder. Campbell is the exact player that they needed. Similarly, if Gibbs was just a rusher than I wouldn't like the pick as much, but a super fast RB that can play the slot is the type of player that Ben Johnson loves. Both of these are more valuable *this year* than a raw EDGE rusher like Wilson would have been by far. All this on top of the fact the Lions have a ton of cap space and are playing in the weakest NFC North we have seen and probably will see for a while, means that they're willing to lose some value on the picks to give them the best chance to win this year. I've been watching the Lions lose and miss the playoffs for so long and they finally have a team with potential, I'm all for taking the risk on the "low-value" draft to give them the best chance to win right now. If they have to pay for it in a couple years when they have to decide on RB and ILB 5th year options while other teams get EDGE's on their options then that's fine with me.

Excellent point! Lions have never had a long-term linebacker since Spielman and his shortcoming was covering backs out the backfield. He seems good against the run but lets see how he responds to an elite back catching a pass on 3rd & 10 and stopping him from gaining 5 yds yac for a 1st dn. I do believe he will help on the run but our DT's have to improve in that area unless his run game is at an elite level. our 2022 draft was rated 9th and 20th on 2 platforms end of season. The jets was #1. rating drafts before play in worthless

Thanks for putting all the info re: JC out there. I'm sure we would never have heard him tell it like that. He is tailor-made for the Detroit Lions culture and philosophy. Work hard, and always do the right thing whether it is popular or not. I hope JC checks out your video and knows that we love the pick! And he's B1G!!!

I love the fact we got 4 guys from 2 teams. LaPorta said he was asked several times during the process who he would like to play with at the next level and Jack was always his answer. I think having a couple of Jameson’s ex teammates on the roster could be beneficial for him, in my opinion he’s not off to a great start in the league.

Love your videos man, keep it up!

All in on Jack and we needed that position filled long term

Fantastic video! I’m a lions fan and I think he’s going to be a major part of our defense over the next decade.

Didn’t know any of this he sounds like a great guy but the video says it all. His ball skills are ridiculous. He’s like a heat seeking missile. 😮

This "my 1st born" grandchild is all you said. Deliberate, committed, intentional and smart.

As a diehard Lions fan, I absolutely love the pick. He’s going to be game changing.

Lions fan Here and I'm stoked. Jack Campbell is the definition of Grit!

The RB pick the Lions choose with their first pick is what I remember people had problems with considering that they had holes to fill other places like the DL, OL.

I'm a lifelong lions fan and I like their draft picks but only time will tell I love the way you format your videos with clips and stats while you're talking

Kids an animal, and he’s going to do amazing things. He is truly humble and a great leader. #captainjack

Hearing different draft gurus talking about him in regards to not being as athletically gifted or as fast as some of the other prospects at the same position didn’t help a lot either. Not a lot of tv time but after watching his tape/highlights I was instantly impressed. Yes he doesn’t have blazing speed but he more then makes up for it by playing smart. Watch his line to the ball. He doesn’t over pursue very often and his angles to the ball carrier are really good. High character, great human being from the sounds of it too. I think he will be a great addition to our team.

Gibbs lining up in the slot and then motioning into the backfield and vice versa with be terrifying to defenses

Lions fan and love the pick ! Exactly what we needed !

Iowa and Vikings fan here. Glad we got TJ but Jack and Laporta are going to be huge additions for you guys 😬 Jack will be a 10 year all pro vet Chad Greenway type

Listening to the kid talk I know exactly why the Lions picked him. He's a guy that's gonna work hard and not be lazy. That's what the Lions are trying g to build on hence the title Grit. He's gonna be a great pick and I'm extremely happy with it.

Sounds like he would be a candidate for the Walton Payton award. Brad had his eye on him all along even over jaelyn Carter. Love this pic!

I love Campbell great person and foot ball player

He remindeds me a lot of Frank ragnow, just that good old boy hard-working mentality. Not surprising they're on the same team together now huh

....... "Young Jack Lambert, re - incarnation. Lambert was a pure BEAST, and has a GOLD JACKET too. played at 6'4 220 - 30lbs. MLB. nuff' said son. 4:34

Good vid brotha

Dude you showed Jack Campbell’s same 5 highlights through the whole video!

“We don’t draft scared and we don’t play scared” Brad Holmes 😊

I was saying months before the draft the Capital Jack is a perfect fit in Detroit

I loved playing that position my whole life , never was big enough to make pros, but I truly fkn killed it when I did play ,i remember just trying to put my forehead on the ballcaryers kneecaps as hard as i could,it was leagal in the 70's early 80's i know for sure that i was a nightmare to play against, there's nothing like football in America the greatest sport ever created by man ,hands down!!!!!!

Great pick. He's a hell of a player and an even better person/teammate. I'm excited to watch him on the field.

I’m a Bears fan but wanted Campbell like half way through the college season. Dude can ball and has tremendous character. Congratulations.

Jack Campbell & Brian Branch will be game changers for Detroit!

I’m a Seahawks fan. I love what Detroit is doing it reminds me of when coach Pete took over Seahawks.

I think the Lions really went for who THEY wanted. Many will argue you should pick the best player available but if you look back at the Lions draft history... we've done that many times and many times it ended up being a bust. We drafted directly to what the front office saw as building blocks. I'm looking forward to seeing the end of season reviews of these drafts.

Jack Campbell will help the Lions win the superbowl

Definitely a valuable guy to have in your facility. Even when he’s done playing I think he’ll have plenty of coaching opportunities. People want to play hard for him and he does the same for them. It’s always been that way. He sure tests like an athletic freak as well

Welcome to Detroit Jack

Campbell is going to under a microscope this season. Hope he can handle the scrutiny.

Old farm boy, I hire welders and if I can find a farmer's boy I'll hire him. Great employee's!

Jack Campbell will bring it to Aidan Hutchinson's Lions' defensive core

Jack, will shine and help the run stoper. Are defense is better. Playoffs babe..

Bro these HS Highlights are insane

Campbell had the 6th best RAC score in the last 46 years, so about 1 every 8 years that is a generation in the NFL.

He’s got shoulder injuries lingering, he didn’t do press at combine because of it. I hope he recovers soon

Was more disappointed because we have Malcom Rodriguez already. Only running back I had going first round was Bijan.

I was watching the Iowa vs Kentucky bowl game and he popped off the screen for me he was all over the field

Everything has been said and done. Jack Campbell was a 1st round pick of the Lions. End of , done deal. He just needs to go to camp , fit in and learn quick , and become a beast for the Lions. I'm pretty sure that's just what Jack will do.

It sounds like this guy will be a nice fit in Detroit, and has the class we’ve come to expect from the Red Wings.

Jack will be the best defender to come out of this draft.

We need an AT Perry video. I think the Saints got an absolute steal in the 6th round

Love this channel

Great story

He won the Academic Heisman, he wasn't just a semi-finalist.

Never forget Blake Corum put Campbell on skates this past year in the open field. Had him shook 🤣

Can’t believe the Lions wasted the 18th pick on this dude.

Character. Hard Worker. Gives God The Glory!!! Yes he’s worth a 1 st Round pik.

When you are trying to rebuild you take best value. When you are trying to win now you take people who put you in a win now situation with your current roster.

I don't think most people think that Gibbs or Campbell are bad picks just they were just bad draft value.

Who is anyone coming out of college no one knows for sure I think Holmes has done exactly what he should have done now it's on the coaches to mold these players into what they want and need

He's going to remake this defense

He's Dirty Harry in a football uniform He kicks alot of ass , and never yells to get his point across,. That's who He IS!!!!!! 💪 💪 💪 💪

I look forward to see how Aidan and Jack will celebrate their big plays on defense

Mono was the reason why Jack didn't play as much in 2020.

Great video

I do think it was a little bit of a reach grabbing him in the first round but at the same time I think that he’s gonna be an incredible leader of this team in as little as 2-3 years and we’re fortunate to have him on our Defense. Switching to Offense fill us in on our future QB1 Hendon Hooker!

This is,.smart Pre snap, massive is massive fast intelligent and knows the game. He will be an all pro many years if not defensive look at the ear

He is the 6th most athletic Linebacker since like 1990 or some crap according to RAS, so add that to the list.

Good pick. I really wanted him to come to the Steelers.

I like this pick much better then the Jameson Williams pick

I think Mr Campbell will be the best Middle Linebacker the Lions have had since Joe Schmidt in the 50's and 60's! BTW - Joe Schmidt is in the NFL Hall of Fame!

He's nice. I am looking at these clips. He's been a dog since high school at least.

Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, and Martin were all risers…no medical issues, athleticism, character, and upside. People are going to claim to know that they would’ve been available later in the draft, but some other teams had high grades on them, too.

Best pick Lions could have made, both toughness and character wise; the two most important virtues current Lions are built on, in addition to talent and attitude. " Mock drafters" are mostly wrong and then, clueless critics!!!! Jack was an absolute need for the Lions to slow down the run game by a true leader in the middle!!!

Surprised there was no or little mention of the HC in Detroit. I feel like they fit well together and this kid could be the next Brian Urlacher.

Love the Laporte pick more

YUP. as I was watching the draft EVERYONE (multiple sites) said hes a linebacker from the 1970's and hes too slow to cover....all I was thinking was, when did EVERYONE on the field except the NT become a DB?????

Manners and humility are so underrated these days...

Being a Michigan fan I knew all about Campbell and LaPorta. I love the pick.

He will be a longtime lion

That hit at 2:31 tho

As a die hard Michigan fan, I can honestly say I’m glad he’s gone from Iowa. I didn’t want to see anymore…..until he got drafted by the Lions. This is a legit Iowa hardcore MLB. Playmaker, hard worker, he’s always around the ball. So good riddance; and welcome! 😂

LOVE the Lions picks for the 1st time ever. Dunno call me crazy.

When Campbell and Gibbs help eventually win a Super Bowl I doubt we’ll hear anything about bad value picks. I’d rather have a decade of certainty from Campbell than a few years from Jalen Carter who would never stay with Detroit anyway. Players with massive egos and me first attitudes only want to go to popular teams. Miami, LA, NY, Dallas.

The reason so many people criticize the Lions first two picks is because of jealousy and the fact other teams could not get them if Gibbs and Campbell were drafted by the Cowboys everybody would be celebrating This is Detroit time to success we got exactly what we need and the league is very worried about our speed and height