By Mummy Grace 
Jack Campbell isn’t chasing headlines—he’s chasing consistency.
As the Detroit Lions linebacker heads into his third NFL season, the 2023 first-round pick is focused on one thing: doing the basics better. Coming off a much-improved 2024 campaign, Campbell isn’t talking about flashy plays or gaudy stats. Instead, he’s dialed in on refining the fundamentals that turn good linebackers into great ones.
His approach? Lock in on the routine, the repeatable, the so-called “mundane” parts of football. Whether it’s cleaning up footwork, staying disciplined in coverage, or maintaining gap integrity, Campbell believes those little things are what will elevate his game in 2025.
And honestly, he might be right. The former Iowa standout showed flashes of dominance last season and began looking more like the player Detroit envisioned when they drafted him. With another offseason of experience and a deeper understanding of Aaron Glenn’s defense, Campbell’s steady growth could turn him into a foundational piece of the Lions’ front seven.
Consistency might not be the most exciting storyline—but for Jack Campbell and the Lions’ defense, it could be the difference between good and great.