Former Hawkeye Jack Campbell wins Dick Butkus Award

Former Hawkeye Jack Campbell wins Dick Butkus Award

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) – Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, a former University of Iowa All-American, has been selected for the 2025 Dick Butkus Award as the NFL’s top linebacker. Campbell, who graduated from Cedar Falls High School, was a first-round draft pick in 2022. In his third NFL season, he became a foundational piece of Detroit’s defense. The award was presented by Matt Butkus, son of the late Dick Butkus, in recognition of Campb…

Hawkeye alum Jack Campbell named 2025 Pro Butkus Award recipient

UI Athletics news release CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Detroit Lions linebacker and former University of Iowa unanimous consensus All-American Jack Campbell was surprised with the 2025 Pro Butkus Award, receiving the NFL’s top linebacker honor in his hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Campbell was presented the award by Matt Butkus, son of the award’s namesake, the late Dick Butkus, in recognition of a breakout season anchoring one of the league’s most physi…