The New England Patriots have selected LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Campbell was considered the top offensive tackle prospect in this year’s draft class by The Athletic’s Dane Brugler.
Campbell was one of the most decorated offensive linemen in school history. In 2024, he was a consensus All-American and was named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. The Louisiana native was also selected as a first-team All-SEC selection (by the AP and coaches) and was awarded the Jacobs Blocking Trophy (given to the best blocker in a conference) by SEC coaches.
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Those honors came following a sophomore season in which he was named first-team All-SEC by the conference’s coaches and a freshman year in which he was a second-team All-SEC selection by the coaches. In addition, Campbell was the first offensive player to be awarded the No. 7 jersey — given to the most impactful player on the LSU roster from the state of Louisiana — but due to SEC rules, he still wore No. 66 on game days over the past two seasons.
From his arrival on campus, Campbell was a starter, notching 38 starts and allowing just five sacks at left tackle for the Tigers over the past three seasons. In 2024, Campbell served as the lynchpin to an LSU offensive line that allowed a league-low 15 sacks. His play upfront in 2023 — a season in which he didn’t allow a sack — helped to power one of the country’s most explosive offenses with quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas.
Ahead of the draft, the subject of Campbell’s arm measurements had many wondering if he would stick at offensive tackle. At the NFL Scouting Combine in February, his measurement came in at 32 5/8 inches. Then, at LSU’s pro day last month, his arm measurement came in at 33 inches and quieted down the talk about whether he had the length to hold down a bookend spot on the offensive line.
‘The Beast’ breakdown
Campbell was ranked No. 6 in Dane Brugler’s top 300 big board. Here’s what Brugler had to say about him in his annual NFL Draft guide:
“Campbell stays balanced in pass protection because of his weight distribution and controlled technique, although he can do a better job protecting versus inside/counter moves. He is rugged in the run game and offers the body fluidity and explosive power to torque and displace defenders. Overall, Campbell’s mediocre arm length lessens his margin for error, but his athletic movements, core strength and competitive finish help him stay connected through the whistle, regardless of the block required. His skill set is reminiscent of a more powerful version of Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann, although some NFL teams project him best as an interior blocker.”
Coaching intel
What an anonymous coach had to say about Campbell in Bruce Feldman’s mock draft:
“He’s a special talent. I wouldn’t worry that his arms might be a half-inch or inch shorter than some people would like. He’s athletic enough, quick enough and nasty enough to control the pass rush. I think he’s a complete player.”
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