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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz expresses support for former Hawkeyes LB Jack Campbell

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz offered heartfelt support for former Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Campbell following the Detroit Lions player’s neck injury during Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Campbell, who spent four seasons at Iowa from 2019 to 2022, remains hospitalized as his family handles updates on his condition.

Ferentz, who praised Campbell’s leadership and impact during his collegiate career, highlighted his All-American accolades in 2022, including Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and the Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker. Campbell was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Lions, where he has continued to excel as both a standout performer and a respected figure in the team’s locker room.

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