LSU Tigers offensive tackle Will Campbell enters the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the most accomplished offensive linemen in college football.
Campbell finished his three seasons at LSU as a three-time All-SEC lineman and a 2024 consensus All-American. Now, he looks to carry on his level of success to the NFL level.
Will Campbell’s Draft Profile and Measurements
- Height: 6’6″
- Weight: 323 pounds
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- School: LSU
- Current Year: Junior
Campbell’s Scouting Report
A native of Monroe, La., Campbell attended Neville High School and was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. It was naturally a big get for the LSU program, then, when they were able to convince him to stay in-state to play college football.
As an early enrollee in January 2022, Campbell used his extra time to carve out a spot in the starting lineup as a true freshman at left tackle. He and right tackle Emery Jones Jr. became the first true freshman starting tackle duo in the Tigers’ program history. Campbell ended up a second-team All-SEC member, allowing just two sacks in 13 games.
Campbell kept his spot in the starting lineup in 2023, building upon his strong freshman season to earn a 2023 CSN second-team All-SEC nod as a true sophomore. He didn’t allow a single sack in 545 pass-blocking reps, solidifying himself as one of the best offensive linemen in college football.
Heading into the 2024 season, Campbell began generating NFL buzz as he headed into his junior year. He continued his progression with his best season from an accomplishment perspective, as he ended as a consensus first-team All-American. He also earned a first-team All-SEC nomination and was a CSN Honorable Mention All-SEC; he co-won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC’s best offensive lineman along with Texas’ Kelvin Banks Jr.
Strengths
- Three-year starter at left tackle for a top collegiate program who is battle-tested against NFL-caliber competition.
- Offers a sturdy anchor that makes it tougher for the opposition to push the pocket against him.
- Nasty blocker with a mean streak that shows in how hard he works to eliminate opposing defenders from the play.
- Keeps his legs churning and can overwhelm defensive ends with power when he gets his hands right.
- Effective down blocker and reach blocker who takes measured angles blocking on the move.
- Coordinated offensive lineman who has quick and polished footwork in pass protection.
- Capable of executing various pass sets with proper footwork and temperance in his lateral movements.
- Does a good job of keeping his head on a swivel and finding work when he doesn’t have a defender directly above him.
- When he gets his knees bent properly, it’s very tough to shed his blocks.
- Effective processor against exotic rushes.
- Has a strong grip with the raw power needed to stand up edge rushers and make it tough for them to set the edge against him in the run game.
Weaknesses
- Has a high center of gravity with an unusually high pre-snap stance.
- Lack of tremendous weight distribution and pad level can see him get pushed around a bit by speed-to-power conversions.
- Grip strength still looked solid in 2024, but it didn’t look as good as it did in 2023.
- Length remains a question mark, as his arm length isn’t verified, and seems like it could be below average for an NFL offensive tackle.
- Has a tendency to fall over a bit too much, pointing to inconsistent contact balance.
- Upright stance can make it tougher for him to get low and generate ideal torque from his core and lower half.
- Redirect quickness in pass protection is decent but not great.
Current Draft Projection and Summary
When you have an offensive tackle as proven against high-level talent as Will Campbell is, teams will be sure to take notice.
Campbell has the size, strength, agility, and football IQ to step in right away as a starting offensive lineman, just as he did at LSU. His upright blocking stance makes him a unique prospect to watch, but more often than not, he makes it work.
Projecting him at the next level, Campbell seems to have enough range on tape to stick around as a left tackle. That said, until his arm-length measurements get confirmed, some questions will remain regarding whether he’ll need to kick inside to guard. There are some instances on tape where edge rushers can enter his chest with long-arm moves and bull rushes.
Overall, though, Campbell is a pro-ready starting offensive lineman with the potential to make Pro Bowls, whether it ends up being at tackle or guard. He’s a step below a blue-chip prospect at the offensive tackle position, but he’s worthy of a top-10 pick when you factor in his experience for his age and his positional value.
