1. Calais Malik Campbell is an American professional football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.
60 Facts About Calais Campbell
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Calais Campbell played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft.
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Calais Campbell amassed a state-record total of 57 sacks in his career at South High School.
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Calais Campbell chose Miami over Colorado State, Nebraska, Louisiana State, Michigan, Oklahoma, and San Diego State.
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Calais Campbell recorded at least three sacks in a single game on three occasions in the 2006 season.
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Calais Campbell entered training camp slated as a backup defensive end and competed against Bryan Robinson and fellow rookie Kenny Iwebema for a spot in the rotation.
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Calais Campbell completed his rookie season in with 28 combined tackles, a pass defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and zero starts.
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Calais Campbell finished the playoffs with eight combined tackles and a pass deflection.
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Calais Campbell entered training camp slated as a starting defensive end after Antonio Smith departed for the Houston Texans during free agency.
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Head coach Ken Whisenhunt named Calais Campbell the starting left defensive end, opposite Darnell Dockett and alongside nose tackle Bryan Robinson, to begin the regular season.
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Calais Campbell sacked quarterback Matt Hasselbeck for a seven-yard loss in the third quarter to mark the first solo sack of his career.
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Calais Campbell finished the 2009 season with a total of 45 combined tackles, seven sacks, five passes defensed, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 15 starts.
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Calais Campbell was sidelined during the Cardinals' Week 12 loss to the 49ers after injuring his ankle the previous week.
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Calais Campbell finished the season with 60 combined tackles, six sacks, and two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in 15 games and 15 starts.
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Calais Campbell finished the season with a career-high 72 combined tackles, ten pass deflections, eight sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Calais Campbell appeared on special teams and blocked three field goals during the season.
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Calais Campbell predominantly lined up in the five-technique in his first season under Ray Horton.
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Calais Campbell was inactive for three games due to an injury to his right calf.
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Calais Campbell completed the 2012 season with 65 combined tackles, 6.5 sacks, and six pass deflections in 13 games and 12 starts.
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Calais Campbell sacked quarterback Cam Newton for a five-yard loss in the end zone to record a safety in the third quarter.
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Calais Campbell started all 16 games in 2013 and recorded 58 combined tackles, nine sacks, six passes defended, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and a safety.
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Calais Campbell's interception came off a pass attempt by quarterback Peyton Manning and was a screen pass intended for running back Montee Ball in the second quarter.
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Calais Campbell exited in the third quarter due to a leg injury he sustained on a chop block by tight end Julius Thomas.
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On December 24,2014, it was announced that Calais Campbell was voted to the Pro Bowl to mark the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.
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Calais Campbell finished the season with 58 combined tackles, seven sacks, three passes defended, an interception, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts.
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Calais Campbell was ranked 99th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.
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Calais Campbell gave his approval when the Cardinals asked him to primarily play inside and had his position changed to reflect the move to defensive tackle on the team's depth chart.
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On December 22,2015, Calais Campbell was selected to the 2016 Pro Bowl.
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Calais Campbell finished the 2015 season with 61 combined tackles, five sacks, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Calais Campbell was lined up in multiple positions and remained on the field during dime packages.
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Calais Campbell was ranked 71st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.
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Head coach Bruce Arians named Calais Campbell the starting defensive tackle to begin the season, along with Rodney Gunter.
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Calais Campbell intercepted a pass attempt by quarterback Blaine Gabbert in the second quarter, that was intended for tight end Garrett Celek, and registered a safety after sacking Gabbert for a one-yard loss in the end zone during the fourth quarter.
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Quarterback Drew Brees had the ball stripped by Markus Golden and it was recovered by Calais Campbell and returned for a 53-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
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Calais Campbell recorded 53 combined tackles, eight sacks, six passes defensed, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, a safety, an interception, one cheap on Ryan Tannehill and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Calais Campbell was ranked 83rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.
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Calais Campbell became an unrestricted free agent following the 2016 season and received interest from multiple teams, including the Cardinals, Broncos, and Jaguars.
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Calais Campbell's performance earned him American Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors.
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In Week 13, Calais Campbell brought his sack total to 12.5 sacks, which set a Jaguars franchise record for most sacks in a season.
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On December 19,2017, Calais Campbell was voted to the 2018 Pro Bowl, which became his third Pro Bowl selection.
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Calais Campbell finished the season with 67 combined tackles, a career-high 14.5 sacks, three pass deflections, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.
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Calais Campbell was ranked 14th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.
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Calais Campbell was ranked 54th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
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Calais Campbell was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2019 season.
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Calais Campbell was ranked 79th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
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Calais Campbell was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s.
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Shortly after the trade, Calais Campbell signed a one-year contract extension.
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In Week 2 against the Texans, Calais Campbell recorded his first sack as a Raven on Deshaun Watson during the win.
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In Week 5 against the Colts, Calais Campbell blocked Rodrigo Blankenship's field goal and recovered late in the fourth quarter, helping the Ravens continue their rally as they were down by eight points at the time.
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Calais Campbell finished with 49 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and 12 quarterback hits.
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On March 13,2023, Calais Campbell was released by the Ravens.
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On March 29,2023, Calais Campbell signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
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In Week 6 against the Washington Commanders, Calais Campbell recorded his 100th career sack.
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On June 18,2024, Calais Campbell signed with the Miami Dolphins.
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Calais Campbell was born in Denver, Colorado, to Charles and Nateal Calais Campbell.
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Calais Campbell has two sisters, Kimba Blaylock and Keyonne Campbell, and five brothers: Jamar, Raj, Ciarre, Severin, and Jared.
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In December 2007, Calais Campbell graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in sociology.
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On January 21,2015, it was announced that Calais Campbell had given $1.6 million to the Hurricanes to establish an endowed scholarship for defensive linemen in perpetuity at the University of Miami.
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Calais Campbell appeared on the first episode of seventh season of The League, appearing with former teammate Tyrann Mathieu.
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Calais Campbell got out of his car with his hands up above his head and approached the scene, informing officers that he was a friend of Hill's.