Calais Campbell

Calais Campbell is an active American professional football defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Calais Malik Campbell was born on September 1, 1986, in Denver, Colorado, USA. The massive defensive end stands 203 cm tall, and plays at a listed weight of 143 kg.

He attended South High School in Denver, where he was a highly touted prospect. Dominating opposing offensive lines, he set a state record by amassing 57 total sacks during his high school career. Committing to the University of Miami, Campbell played for the Hurricanes from 2004 to 2007.

He emerged as a formidable presence on the defensive line, particularly during his standout 2006 sophomore season, where he recorded 10.5 sacks and earned First-team All-ACC honors.

Professional Career

Campbell was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round (50th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

He spent his first nine professional seasons in Arizona, developing into a premier run-stopper and pass rusher. His imposing wingspan and sheer power made him a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. In 2017, he signed a massive free-agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. As the veteran anchor of the famed "Sacksonville" defense, Campbell enjoyed a dominant stretch, earning First-team All-Pro honors in his debut season in Jacksonville.

Following a highly productive three-year stint with the Jaguars, Campbell embarked on a nomadic but successful second half to his career. He was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, where he spent three seasons providing veteran leadership and consistent disruption. Over the next few years, he spent time with the Atlanta Falcons (2023) and Miami Dolphins (2024) before reuniting with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2025 season.

Even at age 39, he remained remarkably effective in Arizona, recording 6.5 sacks and proving his tank was far from empty.

In May 2026, Campbell circled back to another former home, signing a one-year deal to return to the Baltimore Ravens. Preparing for his age-40 season and his 19th overall campaign in the NFL, his extraordinary longevity has placed him in rare air; he is set to join an exclusive group of defensive linemen to play 19 or more seasons, trailing only legends like Jim Marshall and Bruce Smith. Entering the 2026 season, he boasts 117 career sacks, ranking him among the elite active leaders in the sport.

Career Highlights

• 2019 –Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
• NFL 2010s All-Decade Team – Recognized as one of the premier defensive linemen of his era
• 2017 – First-team All-Pro selection with the Jacksonville Jaguars
• 6× Pro Bowl Selection – 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020