Jihaad Campbell's inclusion in midseason accolade further vindicates Eagles pick

As the NFL creeps into its midseason point, CBS Sports has released its midseason All-Rookie team for the 2025 season. To no one's surprise, Linebacker Jihaad Campbell has been recognized as one of the NFL's premier rookies, joining Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger for the midseason honor. "Jihaad Campbell has been better than expected as a run defender. It was known he would contribute in coverage and as a spot rusher, but Campbell has even more to tap into as a pass rusher. He benefits from having a veteran running mate like Zack Baun next to him."  Campbell was the Eagles' 2025 first-round pick, continuing the myriad of defensive picks (five in a row) that general manager Howie Roseman has invested in since 2022. Campbell has been one of the Eagles' top-rated players in 2025, according to PFF, and has ranked in the top categories in terms of statistical output as well. Overall, his 83.1 PFF grade is second among all rookies behind Panthers rookie tight end Mitchell Evans. In addition to his play on th