Calais Campbell was drafted No. 50 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Miami. 278 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 19 · #50 overall
Calais Campbell Miami Draft
Calais Campbell was drafted No. 50 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Miami. 278 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 278
- Years as starter
- 17
- Career AV
- 1134th at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Calais Campbell came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'8" · 290 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 48 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
278 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value
- Games played
- 278
- Seasons as a starter
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 1134th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5952% of career value
- Final season
- 202517 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Calais Campbell.
USC
California · 3× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Auburn
Miami in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calais Campbell in the 2008 NFL Draft
Calais Campbell is a Defensive end out of Miami selected No. 50 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft. 278 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Calais Campbell drafted?
Calais Campbell was selected No. 50 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/calais-campbell.
What college did Calais Campbell play for?
Calais Campbell played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Calais Campbell's NFL career turn out?
278 regular-season games · 17 seasons as a starter · 113 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/calais-campbell.