JASON CAMPBELL
- QUARTERBACK
- No: 8
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 230
- Birth date: 12/31/1981
- College: AUBURN
- Acquired: Via trade with the Washington Redskins (4th round pick in 2012 draft)
The Oakland Raiders made a splash on draft weekend when they acquired Jason Campbell. The former 25th overall selection in the 2005 draft spent five years in Washington, playing in 52-games, compiling 10,860 passing yards and 55 touchdowns. “I look at this as getting to start over,” said Campbell. “I talked to Mr. [Al] Davis, and he wanted me for two years. He wants me to help their team to a new level.”
At 28, Campbell has the starting experience and ability to grab a hold of the starting role in Oakland and give the Raiders something they have not had in a long time – stability under center.
In 2009, he topped all his career marks with 327 completions, 507 attempts, 3.618 passing yards, 20 touchdowns a completion percentage of 64.5% and a rating of 86.4. Campbell has managed to start every game the last two years and improve on his statistics every campaign since entering the pros.
Upon his arrival in Oakland, Campbell received a one-year extension through 2011.
