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'He's a pro': Jaguars DB coach Corey Robinson impressed with Tyson Campbell's leadership
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After an injury-riddled season in 2023, cornerback Tyson Campbell seems primed to return to form for the Jacksonville Jaguars this year.
Campbell missed six games last year with a hamstring injury and seemed off in the games he played as he battled the tricky soft tissue ailment throughout the year.
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As a result, Campbell saw the worst statistical season of his career. The three-year veteran recorded only one interception and logged five pass breakups, a steep drop-off from his sophomore campaign where he snagged three interceptions and had 15 pass deflections.
Campbell was one of the more impressive players during Jacksonville's Phase 3 offseason training. He seemed to be fully healed and ready to take the next step in his progression as a leader.
"We're very pleased with his continued growth and development," assistant defensive back coach Corey Robinson said of Campbell. "The way he attacks every day. I mean, he's a pro, right? He's a guy who's got a serious mentality as he approaches the game."
Robinson said Campbell has rehabbed well and he hasn't seen any physical limitations on him this offseason. This will be Robinson's first season working with Campbell, but even in a short period of time he's been impressed by his maturity.
Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) on Dec. 31.
"He knows that there's high expectations," Robinson continued. "I think he's a guy who wants to meet and exceed expectations that we have, and even expectations that he asks of himself. He's very conscious."
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Those expectations have grown this offseason. The Jaguars released cornerback Darious Williams and safety Rayshawn Jenkins earlier this year. It meant the onus would be put onto Campbell to grow into even more of a leader.
The team drafted Jarrian Jones and Deantre Prince this offseason as well. Both rookies could see a lot of playing time early in their careers as the team tries to nail down their secondary of the future.
"As coaches, the best rooms are rooms that are player led," Robinson said. He added that it starts with coaches, specifically defensive back coach Kris Richard for their room, but being able to find and develop leaders plays a big role in the success of the position group.
"Tyson is the guy who has [leadership] naturally," he continued. "I think the more he gets comfortable in our defense and the scheme and what we're asking him to do, and then goes out there and have success, that's only going to further encourage and drive him to be more vocal.
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"Which I think is really good for us and for our young group."
Juston Lewis is a Jacksonville Jaguars beat reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on the website formerly known as Twitter at @JustonLewis_ .
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars DB Tyson Campbell is ready to rebound this season
