Parris Campbell


Parris Campbell is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football for Ohio State and was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Early years

Campbell attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. He played wide receiver and running back in high school. As a senior, he ran for 1,584 yards and 22 touchdowns. Campbell also led St. Vincent-St. Mary to win back-to-back state championships his junior and senior year. He committed to Ohio State University to play college football. Campbell also ran track in high school.

College career

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.

College statistics

Professional career

Campbell was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round 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.