2025 NFL Scouting Report: Will Campbell

Prospect Summary:

There is much to like about Campbell, as he could have plug-and-play starter potential for the NFL. Assuming he stays healthy, Campbell will have had three seasons of experience playing against the best competition possible to prepare him for the NFL. He has already held his own while taking on future NFL first-round picks, and Campbell still has upside to get better as he matures physically and mentally. Finding dependable left tackles to protect a quarterback is always in demand with pro teams, so there should be plenty of teams intrigued with adding Campbell on the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft.

As a pass protector, Campbell is reliable to get the job done and give his quarterback the necessary time to get the ball out. He is quick out of his stance and stays light on his feet with the quickness to get depth in his drop to negate speed rushers running around him. Campbell plays with good leverage and is a natural knee bender with smooth feet to glide in the pocket. He shows impressive vision, instincts, and feel that allow him to react quickly to snuff out games and stunts by the defensive line. He has the size and bulk to stand up bull rushes, and it is not easy for defenders to drive him backward. Campbell is a well-balanced pass protector who should be an asset in protecting his trigger man in the NFL.

In the ground game, Campbell can get after defenders and generate movement at the point of attack. He has a large frame and will smash defenders with violence off the snap. While many tackles are finesse players, Campbell has the power to generate movement and knock defenders back. Campbell’s quickness and smooth feet make him a good blocker in space. He is quick to the second level and effective as a puller. As a pro, he will fit with zone blocking or power man schemes.

Like any college player, Campbell has some areas to improve for the NFL. He could get better and more consistent with his hand placement in pass protection. While he has nice recoverability, enhancing his hand placement will help him sustain blocks. He also could use some time in a pro strength program to add more power to his base for stopping NFL bull rushers and being apt to sustain blocks with his upper body power.

There is no doubt that Campbell is a well-developed player who has been coached well over the past two seasons. He could start quickly in the NFL and be a steady blocker over a long career.