Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Parris Campbell was born July 16, 1997, in Akron, Ohio. He is a wide receiver in the National Football League.

After redshirting his first year at Ohio State in 2014, Campbell played in four games as a freshman in 2015, but did not record any receptions. As a sophomore in 2016, he had 13 receptions for 121 yards and added 21 kick returns for 584 yards. As a junior in 2017, Campbell had 40 receptions for 584 yards and three touchdowns. He returned to Ohio State his senior season in 2018.

Campbell was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (59th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2019 after suffering a broken foot in Week 14. He finished the season with 18 catches for 127 yards and one touchdown through seven games and three starts. He dealt with several injuries throughout his rookie year, including a sports hernia costing him two games and a broken hand causing him to miss four more games.