Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press STRENGTHS —Elite speed to stretch the field vertically but also a dynamic offensive weapon who did damage on jet sweeps, comeback routes and when the Buckeyes found creative ways to get him the ball. Timed at 4.31 seconds in the 40-yard dash. —Agility is fantastic; makes smooth, easy cuts with loose hips, fast feet and dangerous ability to accelerate out of cuts and get upfield. —Dangerous go-route player who can stretch the field but also has the quickness to be valuable working underneath coverage or through the middle of the field. —Has the athleticism to truly separate in any situation. Will demand bracket coverage if he develops as a pure receiver. —Brings immediate value to the return game. WEAKNESSES —More of a gadget guy than a true wide receiver. —Focus-related drops an issue, especially when working down the field. —Was schemed open and given easy looks as a jet-sweep or dump-off option in the offense; might struggle to work himself open if drafted to play a conventional role. —Needs time to develop his route tree; doesn't have sharp cuts and lacks the intricacies of sinking his hips, chopping feet and timing his steps. —Raw potential is intriguing but dangerous; could be like Michael Thomas or could be like Devin Smith. 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B/R Fantasy Expert Matt Camp Gives His Picks for Keep or Release After Week 2 Does Hines Ward Deserve Your 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Vote? Right Arrow Icon OVERALL Parris Campbell is one of the most explosive players in the class thanks to track-star speed, fantastic agility and production as a receiver and returner at Ohio State. He isn't a true wide receiver yet, though, and will need time to develop as a route-runner. His value will be affected by the team that drafts him—if he goes to a system that demands him to be a conventional wideout, it could be a long process. If he's drafted to be an offensive weapon, he has immediate star power. GRADE: 6.95 (ROUND 2 - ROOKIE IMPACT/FUTURE STARTER) PRO COMPARISON: Percy Harvin<doc-sep>The Indianapolis Colts made some deals early and focused on defense before grabbing former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell with the No. 59 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Quick Hits Campbell is one of the fastest wideouts in the class clocking a 4.31 40-yard dash at the combine. He measured in at 6-foot-0 and 205 pounds. Campbell worked mostly from the slot for Ohio State but was used in various roles, including jet sweeps. His ability after the catch makes him a dangerous threat each play. He was Draft Wire’s 10th-ranked wide receiver and 58th-ranked overall prospect in the class. Fit with the Colts Campbell is an absolute perfect fit for the Colts offense. He’s extremely fast, has reliable hands and works horizontal routes well. Working from the slot, that’s where he can do his damage for quarterback Andrew Luck. He understands how to find holes in the zone and sit. Campbell didn’t see a whole lot of press coverage working from the slot at Ohio State and the fact that he was constantly in pre-snap motion helped continue that trend. He’s not the most precise route runner, but he should fit in perfectly with the Colts. Conclusion This is a phenomenal pick for the Colts. Campbell is a perfect fit for their offensive scheme where they can use him horizontally, get him the ball quickly and allow him to do damage after the catch. He might not claim the WR2 role right away, but he can immediately work into the rotation and make an impact.<doc-sep>Parris Campbell started as just a fast, athletic kid from Akron, Ohio. On Friday night, he lived out his dream when he was selected in the second round, 59th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Many fans of Campbell's, be it from Akron or Ohio State fans, know a little about his life and his journey from a small northeastern Ohio city to the Buckeyes but there's always more. The Ohio State video team joined Campbell and his family for the NFL Draft, putting together a more than nine and a half-minute video explaining where the wide receiver came from all the way up until he learned where he is going to begin his professional career. Its always been more than just football for @PCampbell21. His dream since he was 8 years old is now a reality. The kid from Akron is heading to the @Colts. #GoBucks #DevelopedHere #ColtsForged pic.twitter.com/NwAHKsxSyq — Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2019 Campbell takes fans back to his hometown in the video, recounting growing up in Akron. His family talks about how Campbell stayed out of trouble in a city where it's easy to find it. Campbell's mother, Shelly Woodruff, recounts Campbell's first football game, where he didn't know where the end zone was and the coaches told him to run until he heard the whistle. Campbell ran through the end zone and straight up the hill behind the field for his first career touchdown. The receiver was only 16 years old when he graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and had to have his mother sign his Letter of Intent to Ohio State because he was not legally able to at that age. Campbell said the transition for him to college wasn't that difficult because he was mature and spent time around older classmates. It was not as easy for his family, though. "I had a conversation with coach Meyer," Woodruff remembers in the video. "I'll never forget it. Sitting in his office and I said, 'Listen coach Meyer, you're getting my baby. Everybody else are men because they're at least 18 years old but you're getting my baby. And I told coach Meyer, I said, 'If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't put him in your hands, and he said, 'You have no worries. I'm going to watch out for him, I'm going to take care of him. I'm not going to forget Parris Campbell because he's probably the first 15 year old that I've made a full scholarship offer to sitting in my office.'" What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Campbell's career didn't start the way he wanted, redshirting his first year on campus and then dropping an open touchdown in his first game in 2015, but things turned out alright. He finished his career with 143 receptions for 1,768 yards and 17 total touchdowns. The kid from Akron will now take his talents to Indianapolis, where he will look to become a star for the Colts, just like he did for the Buckeyes.<doc-sep>Parris Campbell will immediately be one of the fastest players in the NFL when he hits the field next season. The former Ohio State Buckeye recorded a 4.31-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, which was tied for best out of all receivers with UMass’ Andy Isabella. At 6-foot, 205 pounds, he has the prototypical size for a slot receiver and could still pass as a No. 1 or No. 2 option on the outside. The athleticism finally came together for his final season in Columbus, as he torched Big Ten defenses for 90 catches, 1063 yards and 12 touchdowns. One of those was a 78-yard jaunt against rival Michigan in the 62-39 victory last November. These efforts place him in the crosshairs of several NFL teams in Friday night’s Day Two action at the Draft in Nashville. Let’s take a look at some potential destinations and best fits for the Buckeye speedster. Parris Campbell NFL Draft Mocks, Projections & Best Fits R.J White of CBS Sports has Campbell going with pick No. 42 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Locals would love this pick, as the wideout is an Akron native that played for the highest profile college team in the state (also the entire Midwest). Wide receiver isn’t the biggest need for the Bengals, but Campbell is a versatile weapon new coach Zac Taylor can use to make the offense more dynamic. A.J. Green is obviously one of the best receivers in the entire league, but Campbell could provide a short-to-intermediate option for Andy Dalton. With his athleticism, he could turn those shorter passes into longer gains, as well. One team that’s been zeroing in on Campbell is Seattle. The Seahawks could take him at No. 41 overall, according to Eleven Warriors. If the Seahawks trade out of one of their late first-round picks into the early second round as projected above, Campbell could end up being their target. The Seahawks brought Campbell in for a pre-draft visit, and he fits the profile of players they typically draft. They’re known for drafting players who have a high SPARQ rating, and according to 3sigmaathlete.com, Campbell’s explosive athleticism gives him the third-highest SPARQ rating among all wide receivers in this year’s draft class. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com sees Campbell going to Tennessee with the No. 51 pick, stating that his blazing speed “would offer a very good deep-ball complement to Corey Davis in this spot.” In terms of fit between Seattle and Tennessee, the better option would be the former based on quarterback fit. Russell Wilson is famous for his ability to fire the ball after scrambling, while Marcus Mariotta’s accuracy gets all over the place when he takes off running. Campbell is adept at adjusting to quarterbacks when they get out of the pocket, and he’ll be dangerous when he catches the ball in those situations in the open field. In terms of personality fit, though, I’d have to go with Cincinnati. The fans will love him immediately, he won’t see much attention at all with Green lining up on the other end of the field, and Zac Taylor promises to bring in a more up-tempo attack that will align with Campbell’s skillset.<doc-sep>
Parris Campbell will realize his NFL dreams. Campbell, who logged five seasons at Ohio State, was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round with the 59th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-1, 208-pound wide receiver is a native of Akron, Ohio, and a product of St. Vincent-St. Mary. He redshirted in 2014 and was a key backup in 2015, registering just 13 catches for 121 yards and rushing for 54 yards and his first collegiate touchdown. Campbell then started 36 games over the last three years and was a team captain in 2018. He enjoyed his biggest and best season with the Buckeyes in 2018 as he caught 90 passes for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. He had 40 catches for 584 yards and four scores as a junior in 2017. For his career, Campbell caught 143 passes for 1,768 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also rushed for 210 yards and two more touchdowns. Campbell was named third-team All-Big Ten as a return specialist in 2016 and then a third-team All-Big Ten receiver by the coaches and a second-team All-Big Ten return specialist by the media in 2017. In his fifth and final year at Ohio State, Campbell was named a first-team All-Big Ten receiver by the coaches and second-team All-Big Ten by the meida. Draft opinions varied on Campbell, who impressed scouts and pro personnel with his showing at the NFL Scouting Combine in February. With a 4.31 40-yard dash time, Campbell was the third-fastest runner in the combine just behind Zedrick Woods (4.29) and Jamel Dean (4.30) and tied for the fastest player at his position. In addition to that, his 135 inches in the broad jump were good enough for fifth best at the combine. Campbell was also effective in the return game for Ohio State earlier in his collegiate career. He had been projected anywhere from the second to fourth rounds in various draft boards. What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Stay tuned for more on Campbell’s draft selection.