NFL Teams Will be Clamoring for Will Campbell in 2025 Draft

First Round Mock’s Philip Jaccoma Jr. has done a documented film study on LSU left tackle Will Campbell and he’s impressed.

Like last week’s article on Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., I’m sticking with another top offensive line prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. LSU offensive left tackle Will Campbell is projected to go higher than Banks, playing 805 offensive snaps last year and not allowing a single sack.

Like Banks, Campbell has a high draft floor because of the demand for top tackles.

(Going off of what I stated last week, there were EIGHT tackles taken in the first round of the 2024 draft).

Not only will necessity lead to Campbell being taken in the first round, but so will his dominant college tape.

Why is he being graded so high?

You don’t just give up zero sacks by accident.

Starting from the bottom up, Campbell’s footwork and balance is remarkable. He rarely loses ground or gets knocked back. Plus, he has a powerful base to drive defenders out of position.

When taking on pass-rushing moves, he handles the majority of them well. He has the awareness to shut down counter moves and has a decent kick slide to get into position for speed moves.

As a run blocker, Campbell can get downfield and reach the second level, paired with an explosive first step and solid frame to generate power.

This prospect has a clear understanding of his role and knows how to execute it.

Why not draft him?

To begin, there is a very minimal chance that a tackle-needy team would overlook Campbell. That being said, he still has weaknesses that need to be discussed.

His pass protection isn’t perfect.

There are times when Campbell can lose to a flexible speed rusher and there are reps that show him getting beat on the bull rush against bigger rushers.

His technique in pass protection also varies on tape. His pad level is inconsistent, and there are times when he is too eager to make contact, getting beat at his hands and losing leverage. Overall, his hand technique must continue to develop.

With another year at LSU, it most likely will, though.

Jaccoma’s Bottom Line

Can he help an NFL team win? – Yes.

Campbell appears to be the most polished offensive tackle prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft (at this point.) Like Banks, it is tough to imagine him as anything less than a solid starter, with the potential to be a top-tier tackle in the NFL.

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report

#66 Will Campbell 6-foot-6, 320 pounds

Philip Jaccoma Jr.’s 2024 Summer Grade: First-Round

Projected by 91.8% of the NFL Draft Community to be a first-round pick as of July 31, 2024 (nflmockdraftdatabase.com)

Game film reviewed (2023): Florida State, Grambling, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Missouri, Auburn, Army, Alabama, Florida, Georgia State, Texas A&M, Wisconsin (ReliaQuest Bowl)

Ideal size body and athleticism. Solid sturdy frame. Legit strength. Arm length concern. Average anchor. Maintains balance. Reacts to counter moves well. Can lose reps to speed moves. Very physical in the run game. Explodes off the line often. Creates lanes consistently. Has the ability to pull. Effectively reach blocks on tape. Great awareness and coordination with teammates. No injury concerns.

What to watch for during the 2024 college season

1. Repeated success against heavier, stronger edge rushers
2. Continued technical refinement in pass protection
3. Timing and placement with his hands

Philip Jaccoma Jr. is a rising junior at Rutgers University, pursuing a major in Journalism and Media Studies and a minor in Sports Management. As well as being an aspiring writer and draft analyst for FirstRoundMock.com, he is a sports writer for his school’s student newspaper, The Daily Targum, and a sports broadcaster and producer for WRSU-FM, Rutgers radio. To view more of Philip’s work, follow @PJaccoma on X.