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LSU football star Will Campbell has come off the 2025 NFL Draft board after being selected by the New England Patriots.
The Pats drafted Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round Thursday night. Coming into the three-day event, the star LSU offensive lineman was projected to go as high as the No. 4 pick but also as low as the mid-first round.
Here's what Campbell brings to New England coming out of LSU.
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Campbell started a left tackle for LSU from Day 1 as a freshman three years ago. The 6-foot-6, 319-pounder has been a transcendent talent for the Tigers during his career, earning All-American honors multiple times while projecting as LSU's top NFL prospect since before he was draft-eligible.
How he works with his feet and his sturdy base has made Campbell one of the toughest tackles to get around. And over his three years, he's been charged with blocking some of college football's best pass rushers and defensive ends.
Campbell's ability to matchup and win one-on-ones battles on the edge allowed LSU versatility with its blocking schemes up front in the run and pass game.
One of his biggest strengths has been power with jamming defensive linemen and his agility. Once Campbell got his hands on defenders, he rarely would get shaken off. Also his athleticism once he reaches the next level is a strength.
This past season, procedural problems were an issue for Campbell as he generated some false starts and holding calls. A lot has been made about his arm length, which is 33 inches, but with being named an All-American multiple times, his arms haven't held him back yet.
Campbell earned consensus First-Team All-American honors this past season and was the captain for an offensive line that gave up only 15 sacks.
He protected Jayden Daniels in one of LSU's most prolific offenses in program history in 2023.
In three years, Campbell allowed five sacks.
According to some NFL draft scout analysts, Campbell projects in the NFL much like Taylor Decker of the Detroit Lions or Bernard Raimann of the Indianapolis Colts.
WILL CAMPBELL DECLARES FOR NFL DRAFT LSU football standout LT Will Campbell declares for 2025 NFL Draft
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Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: New England Patriots drafts Will Campbell in 2025 NFL Draft: Pros, cons of pick
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The Pats drafted Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round Thursday night. Coming into the three-day event, the star LSU offensive lineman was projected to go as high as the No. 4 pick but also as low as the mid-first round.
Here's what Campbell brings to New England coming out of LSU.
LSU PRO DAY LSU Football Pro Day: Get heights, weights, measurements for Tigers football players here
What Will Campbell brings to New England Patriots in 2025 NFL Draft
Campbell started a left tackle for LSU from Day 1 as a freshman three years ago. The 6-foot-6, 319-pounder has been a transcendent talent for the Tigers during his career, earning All-American honors multiple times while projecting as LSU's top NFL prospect since before he was draft-eligible.
How he works with his feet and his sturdy base has made Campbell one of the toughest tackles to get around. And over his three years, he's been charged with blocking some of college football's best pass rushers and defensive ends.
Will Campbell highlights, strengths, weaknesses at LSU
Campbell's ability to matchup and win one-on-ones battles on the edge allowed LSU versatility with its blocking schemes up front in the run and pass game.
One of his biggest strengths has been power with jamming defensive linemen and his agility. Once Campbell got his hands on defenders, he rarely would get shaken off. Also his athleticism once he reaches the next level is a strength.
This past season, procedural problems were an issue for Campbell as he generated some false starts and holding calls. A lot has been made about his arm length, which is 33 inches, but with being named an All-American multiple times, his arms haven't held him back yet.
Will Campbell stats with LSU
Campbell earned consensus First-Team All-American honors this past season and was the captain for an offensive line that gave up only 15 sacks.
He protected Jayden Daniels in one of LSU's most prolific offenses in program history in 2023.
In three years, Campbell allowed five sacks.
Will Campbell NFL comparison
According to some NFL draft scout analysts, Campbell projects in the NFL much like Taylor Decker of the Detroit Lions or Bernard Raimann of the Indianapolis Colts.
WILL CAMPBELL DECLARES FOR NFL DRAFT LSU football standout LT Will Campbell declares for 2025 NFL Draft
WILL CAMPBELL ACCOLADES Which 7 LSU football players were selected All-SEC after 2024 season?
Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: New England Patriots drafts Will Campbell in 2025 NFL Draft: Pros, cons of pick
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