2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: LSU OT Will Campbell

Will Campbell
LSU
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Will Campbell
LSU
Player Comp
Projection
First Round
Height
Weight
40 Time
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OT
Combine Measurables
Arm Length
Hand Size
Wingspan
3 Cone
Vertical
Broad Jump
Bench Press
Shuttle
Career Stats
Strengths
- Quick feet allows him to anchor well in pass protection
- Handles delayed blitzes and stunts off the edge with ease
- Creates thrust and drives through his opponent quite simply
Weaknesses
- Aggressive use of hands are difficult for him
- Needs to be more assertive in establishing leverage out of his stance
Bio
2025 NFL Draft: LSU OT Will Campbell Draft Profile and Scouting Report
Will Campbell has been a three-year starter for the LSU Tigers. He’s been a key part of the Tigers offense, protecting Garrett Nussmeier and Jayden Daniels. Arm length might be an issue for him, which NFL Scouts and front office personnel will have to make a decision on, but he has not let it stop him. If he declares for the 2025 NFL Draft, he could be a top pick if he measures well at the NFL Combine.
Will Campbell 40 Time
Projected 40 Time: 5.24 seconds
Will Campbell is a three-year contributor for the LSU Tigers at left tackle. He played well enough during the spring that he was an immediate starter for the Tigers at left tackle, a position that he hasn’t given up since. He possesses solid height and weight for the position when compared to the league average. However, as mentioned above, arm length is going to be a key measurement for him, based off of where he’s struggled on film. Our projected 40 time of 5.24 second sis on-par with the league average.
Campbell anchors well in pass protection by developing thrust from his feet and driving through the opponent. He handles speed off the edge with ease and displays solid recovery ability. Displays a good ability to stun opponents and reset his body when blocking in zone. Delayed blitzes and stunts aren’t an issue for him to handle Additionally, he shows good footwork out of his stance in pass protection to keep a stable frame without laboring.
However, he does seem to struggle to engage defenders and establish leverage. It’s unclear at this point if this is an arm length issue or a technique flaw. Finally, aggressive use of hands from edge rushers are difficult for him to overcome and win the rep.
Recruiting Bio
Will Campbell was a four-star recruiting prospect out of Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a four-year starter in high school after coming in to replace an injured player. ESPN had Campbell listed as a top fifteen recruit in the nation. He had an On3 Industry Ranking of 96.56, which ranked him 40th in the nation.
Prior to his commitment to LSU, Will Campbell had scholarship offers from top programs in the southeast, as well as Texas, USC, Notre Dame, and many others. In January of 2021, Campbell announced his commitment to play for the LSU Tigers. He officially enrolled in January of 2022.
Accolades
- 2024 Lombardi Award Finalist
- 2024 Outland Trophy Semifinalist
2025 OT Rankings
#1

Will Campbell
LT – LSU
#2

Kelvin Banks Jr
LT – Texas
#3

Josh Simmons
LT – Ohio State
#4

Aireontae Ersery
LT – Minnesota
#5

Cameron Williams
RT – Texas
Player News
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New England Patriots' Top Pick Earns Massive Pro Bowl Comparison - Sports Illustrated
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Patriots plan to welcome Will Campbell home to Gillette Stadium on Friday - WCVB
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Resetting the Patriots’ offensive line with Will Campbell picked in the NFL Draft - Pats Pulpit
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Whoever drafts Will Campbell can expect a huge left tackle with an even bigger heart - The Athletic - The New York Times
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Film Review: What the Patriots Get in Will Campbell - Sports Illustrated