{"id":22944,"date":"2025-04-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/?p=22944"},"modified":"2025-04-01T20:23:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T18:23:10","slug":"will-campell-ot-lsu-junior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/will-campell-ot-lsu-junior\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Campell, OT, LSU (Junior)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22944\" class=\"elementor elementor-22944\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52b42c36 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52b42c36\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34b0b3af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Will Campbell, OT, LSU (Junior)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f6adc19 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f6adc19\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-623ed4d0\" data-id=\"623ed4d0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47f69a88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47f69a88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WILL-CAMPBELL.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23570\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WILL-CAMPBELL.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WILL-CAMPBELL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WILL-CAMPBELL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WILL-CAMPBELL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WILL-CAMPBELL-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-102f4dd8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"102f4dd8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b09c4e8\" data-id=\"7b09c4e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d0ddbc elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes elementor-author-box--biography-yes elementor-author-box--link-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"22d0ddbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/74e091b72c012ca108806852792d0ba03ccc2c2b8a2ae663067d63e6a8a37d63?s=300&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"Picture of Rayane M\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRayane M\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8f513f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8f513f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f1b2816\" data-id=\"4f1b2816\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15054aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15054aac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The 2025 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and despite an initial impression that this year's class might lack talent, The Trick Play team has once again delved into the tapes to bring you scouting reports on the players who will soon wear the jerseys of your favorite franchises.<\/b><\/p><p><b>From Quarterback to Safety, including the trenches where Offensive Linemen and Defensive Linemen engage in a relentless battle, <\/b><b>Rayane and Valentin will walk you through the new faces of this 2025 draft class while everyone is excited about the coming NFL Draft<\/b><\/p><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Strengths<\/strong> :<\/p><ul><li>Excellent Pass blocker<\/li><li>Good upper body strength<\/li><li>Really good hand placement<\/li><li>Solid run blocker<\/li><li>True leader<\/li><li>Polyvalent<\/li><li>Age<\/li><li>Good athletic capacity<\/li><li>Football IQ<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Weaknesses<\/strong> :<\/p><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\"><div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\"><div class=\"docos-replyview-static\"><ul><li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Mediocre leverage<\/li><li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Lacks domination in the run block<\/li><li class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Too many penalties<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Tends to extend his arms too much<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Reach<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Lacks focus sometimes<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7647f359 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7647f359\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-594bc787\" data-id=\"594bc787\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4776c157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"4776c157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OT Will Campbell<br><br>A real wall on the LSU roster for the past 3 seasons, Will never ceased to impress since his 1st start<br>While some see him more as a OG in the NFL, that&#39;s clearly not the case for me<br>He&#39;s a real reliable player at this position, despite a few weaknesses<br><br>Tier 1\ud83d\udc8e <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1jhVovAmRM\">pic.twitter.com\/1jhVovAmRM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rayane M (@RayaneScout) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RayaneScout\/status\/1889433935198790046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47bce6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47bce6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d0d0e4b\" data-id=\"5d0d0e4b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6040a396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6040a396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>TTProfil<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, it's Will Campbell's turn to go under the microscope, and I prefer to be honest with you\u2014I\u2019ve evaluated him like any other prospect, despite the fact that, as an LSU fan, I haven\u2019t missed a single one of his games over the past three seasons. I've had the chance to see his entire college football career, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">So, let\u2019s start with the good, as usual, before diving into areas for improvement. If there\u2019s one area where Will truly excels, it\u2019s in pass protection. Honestly, I was very close to placing him in the \"elite\" category for this specific skill\u2014if not for one minor flaw that we'll discuss later. \n\nWill is excellent in pass protection, largely due to his very strong footwork. However, despite how good his footwork is, I\u2019ve intentionally chosen not to list it as a primary strength because he still makes occasional mistakes that can be costly.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Will is also very agile and quick in his kick-and-slide technique, allowing him to keep up with even the most athletic pass rushers in college football. As you\u2019ll see in the conclusion of this report, the list of NFL-caliber talent he has faced might be the most significant credential on his r\u00e9sum\u00e9 as a pass blocker.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\"><br \/>In terms of power, while I believe he lacks some lower-body strength, he makes up for it with solid upper-body strength, which often allows him to take control of the block\u2014especially if the defender is poorly positioned or mistimes their movement. It\u2019s not uncommon to see him fold opponents in half or even pancake defenders who try to engage without first disengaging from him.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">More generally, when Will Campbell locks his block, it's rare to see the defender manage to get out, even for the most powerful power rusher.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">If Will is very effective at locking in blocks and showcasing his upper-body strength, it\u2019s also because he relies on good hand placement. While he occasionally gets flagged for holding, it doesn\u2019t change the fact that he\u2019s often well-positioned to engage blocks thanks to his footwork. Additionally, his hands are rarely out of place, allowing him to maintain control throughout the play.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">We'll come back to this flags thing later, but on the whole, and on the majority of snaps played by Will, his placement is very good.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">The Pass pro part was discussed, but what about his ability to block in a race situation?<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">To put it as simply as possible, while Will isn\u2019t necessarily dominant in this area, he remains a very solid run blocker. However, let\u2019s be clear\u2014when I mention a lack of dominance, it shouldn\u2019t be misinterpreted by those who haven\u2019t watched LSU games over the past three seasons. What I mean is that, rather than delivering jaw-dropping plays with incredible explosiveness or overwhelming strength that completely erases defenders, Will does his job efficiently and quietly.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">The good thing here is that he could still improve by working on a very specific point that we'll look at again in the weakness section and on which I intend to keep him on his toes.<br \/><br \/>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Campbell is a player who, overall, moves quite well. He possesses solid athletic abilities, allowing him to quickly climb to the second level. More importantly, he demonstrates impressive agility for his size, making it relatively easy for him to operate in a mobile offense that relies heavily on zone-blocking schemes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">During his time at LSU, he repeatedly demonstrated his ability to redirect and reposition himself when climbing to the second level in order to pick up the most dangerous man, the defender who poses the greatest threat to the play. This is a significant strength that adds value to his potential as a run blocker.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Will's ability to make this adjustment on the fly during a rep with such consistency is also due to another good point in his game: his reading of the game and his Football IQ.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Campbell is certainly an intelligent player, but more importantly, he has a strong ability to read the game\u2014something not all players possess, especially at his young age. In pass protection, this is a key asset, as he frequently recognizes blitzes and communicates them so the quarterback can adjust the protection if needed. After an adjustment period to the speed and complexity of the NFL, there's no reason to believe he won't be able to do the same at the professional level.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">As I mentioned above, Will is still young, and this will likely play a significant role in his high draft selection. Despite having three full seasons as a starter at LSU\u2014making him a veteran at the college level\u2014he was never redshirted and is entering the draft just after turning 21. Let\u2019s be clear: this directly impacts his draft value in terms of potential and ceiling.<br \/>That being said, despite his young age, what\u2019s truly impressive about Will is that he is a natural leader. Whether it\u2019s through his performances on the field or his overall attitude, he never hesitates to step up when things go wrong, taking criticism from the media to shield his team. Conversely, when things are going well, he\u2019s more than willing to let his teammates shine. Campbell is a true leader, and it\u2019s players like him that you build an offensive line around.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Finally, we have to mention the potential versatility that could appeal to many teams. While Will played exclusively as a left tackle at LSU, he actually spent his entire high school career as a right tackle and is naturally right-handed. This could be a key factor if a team decides to test him on the right side first.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Moreover, thanks to his intelligence, solid footwork, impressive athletic abilities, and sound technical skills, it wouldn\u2019t be surprising to see him excel as a guard. However, as we\u2019ll discuss shortly, certain weaknesses in his game make me think that drafting him with the intention of immediately shifting him to guard might not be the best idea.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">So we have a young player who, on paper, can play anywhere on an OL (except Centre), the kind of good point that can make the difference when it comes to choosing between him and another.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docs-icon-img-container docs-icon-img docs-icon-insert-emoticon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">What about Will Campbell's weak points? Can we really rely on him as a safe choice for the first round, or does he have flaws that will be prohibitive for you? Let's find out.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of his game: Will plays far too high. This is immediately obvious on any tape, and in my opinion, it's the flaw in his game that needs to be fixed, and as quickly as possible, if Will doesn't want to go through hell in his rookie season.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">First of all, he plays very high and stands very upright in his pre-snap stance, which only reinforces the impression that he is constantly too tall. Additionally, playing this high and with such an upright posture significantly limits his power angles.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">While this doesn\u2019t seem to hinder him at all in pass protection, I find it hard to believe he\u2019s playing at his full potential on run blocks, where a lower stance would allow him to generate much more power through leverage.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">In the same way, while this doesn\u2019t affect his near-elite pass protection at the college level, what about the elite NFL edge rushers who combine extreme explosiveness with a low stance? Will he be able to maintain his level of play while staying so high? I have real doubts about this, which is why it\u2019s crucial to address it quickly.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">If I mentioned in the strengths section that Will is a solid run blocker, I still believe he lacks the overwhelming dominance in the run game that I expect from a top tackle prospect. While he doesn\u2019t exude raw power or explosiveness, he does play with a \"nasty\" edge that is appreciated in offensive linemen. That\u2019s why his lack of dominance in run blocking feels somewhat frustrating\u2014he has the mentality but doesn\u2019t always impose his will in the way you'd hope for in a high-end tackle prospect.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Just like what made Joe Alt drop to OT2 for me last year, I\u2019d like to see more dominance from Campbell in these situations. He\u2019s good, but not excellent, and that bothers me.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">I believe that if this sense of dominance isn't felt, it's largely due to his lack of leverage, as mentioned earlier, which prevents him from fully utilizing his strength to overpower his opponents.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">To add another layer to his leverage concerns\u2014his main area for improvement\u2014playing too high can also be a problem when facing very powerful and athletic power rushers who know how to exploit this weakness. In these situations, Will can be particularly vulnerable despite having good upper-body strength. While he has mostly avoided giving up too many sacks so far, matchups against this type of player tend to be more challenging for him, often resulting in increased pressure on the quarterback.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">If you\u2019ve been following this year\u2019s draft discussions about offensive tackles, you\u2019re probably aware that one of the key debates surrounding Will is his positioning. The debate is fueled by concerns that he may have shorter arms. I have my own take on this issue, which I\u2019ll address in the conclusion.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">That being said, one factor that reinforces the impression of shorter arms is Will\u2019s tendency to overextend when reaching for defenders. This issue is particularly noticeable in run-blocking situations. The problem with this habit is that it occasionally gives defenders the chance to swipe away his hands and disengage from the block. To become a more complete and dominant offensive lineman, Will will need to refine this aspect of his technique.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Finally, Will Campbell will also need to work on staying alert throughout games. There are moments when he settles into a rhythm, especially if the defender across from him isn\u2019t challenging him much. When this happens, he can sometimes get caught off guard by a well-executed unexpected move, which can put him in a difficult position and, in turn, put his quarterback under pressure.  \n\nBeyond this, when Will finds himself beaten, he occasionally resorts to committing a penalty to protect his QB. This brings us to his final area for improvement\u2014his tendency to draw flags.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">Because unfortunately, yes, the flags are far too frequent in Will\u2019s career for my liking. While some are clearly undeserved, often a result of his reputation, others are fully justified. The problem is that this reputation of being a player prone to flags has cost him dearly, leading to a significant number of unnecessary penalties. When you add them all up, they really start to hurt his overall performance.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">This situation has become so persistent that, in his last season, it almost turned into a joke among LSU fans, football experts, and even some scouts, as Campbell was practically guaranteed to get at least one flag per game. Holding, false start, ineligible player beyond the neutral zone, illegal use of hands, and the list goes on. Again, I\u2019ve had the privilege of watching every single one of Campbell\u2019s games, and clearly, he didn\u2019t deserve to be flagged for even a quarter of what he endured. If Colorado's offensive line had been officiated the same way Campbell was, they would\u2019ve ended the season with negative yardage.<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable\" dir=\"ltr\">For some teams and coaches, they won\u2019t mind the flags as much, given Will\u2019s quality and potential, but for others, it might be the deciding factor that tips the scales in favor of another prospect. In any case, the best way for him to avoid finding himself in this situation again at the professional level will be to focus on cleaning up his game and not picking up too many flags during his rookie season. That way, he can avoid being labeled as a \"penalty-prone\" player and focus on showcasing his full potential.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"docos-docoview-rootreply\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docos-replyview-first docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview docos-anchoredreplyview docsshared-no-select-when-no-download docos-replyview-comment\">\n<div class=\"docos-collapsible-replyview\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-static\">\n<div class=\"docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable docos-replyview-body-emoji-reactable-background\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finally, with Will Campbell, teams have the chance to draft an offensive lineman who can immediately improve a line in need while offering significant upside potential. His strengths in pass protection and leadership are assets that will benefit any team, and with the right coaching to address his leverage and penalty issues, he could develop into a dominant player at the NFL level. Despite the areas of improvement, the overall package is enticing, making him a valuable prospect for teams looking to bolster their offensive line with a young, talented player.\u00a0<br \/>Indeed, Will Campbell has a very interesting profile for a team looking to strengthen its offensive line. His versatility, which allows him to play both as a Tackle or Guard, is a major asset, especially in the NFL where teams increasingly seek players who can adapt to different roles. His experience on the right side in high school and his solid performance on the left side at LSU show that he has the technical skills required to excel at multiple positions.\n\nAlthough there are still areas for improvement, particularly with his leverage and managing flags, his potential is undeniable, especially given his young age and athletic abilities. The fact that he has already proven himself among the best college offensive linemen further strengthens his credibility as a low-risk pick. A team that selects him could have a player who can contribute right away in his rookie season and improve over time, offering a nice upside.\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Then comes the famous debate with Will. Tackle or Guard? While some will present all the arguments suggesting that Will is a Guard and not a Tackle, and that the size of his arms is a huge red flag, I'll keep it short: with work, Will could definitely transition to Guard. However, his lack of lower body strength and, most importantly, his leverage could ruin his career if he doesn't fix it as soon as possible. It's simple: the archetype Will struggles most to block is a powerful and explosive Power rusher, which is exactly what dominates the NFL and salivates at the prospect of an OL who plays too high \u2014 the powerful DTs and extremely explosive ILBs who can blitz from anywhere. Perfect, then, to exploit Will\u2019s number one weakness.<br \/>Conversely, before you try to put Will on Guard for an arm size that seems to terrify the experts, let me give you a nice little incomplete list of the<\/strong><strong> Edge he had to block over his three seasons with the Tigers. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You'll see, on this jumbled list, few players of interest to these same experts, so we're talking about : Will Anderson (Draft Top 3, 18 Sacks in 2 NFL seasons), Dallas Turner (Draft 1st round, 22. 5 Sacks in CFB), Princely Ummanmielen (25 Sacks in CFB career), Dylan Stewart (Future 1st Rounder probable, 6.5 Sacks for his Freshman season), Byron Young (Draft 3rd round, 16.5 sacks in 2 NFL seasons), Jared Verse (Draft 1st round, Defensive Rookie of the Year), Laiatu Latu (Draft 1st round, 24 Sacks in CFB), James Pearce (announced 1st round this season, 19.5 CFB sacks), Landon Jackson (announced Day 2 this year, 16 CFB sacks), Nic Scourton (announced 1st round this year, 17 CFB sacks), Mykel Williams (announced 1st round, 14 CFB sacks) and at every training session BJ Ojulari (Draft 2nd round, 17 CFB sacks) and Bradyn Swinson (announced Day 2 this year, 13.5 CFB sacks). <br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>And so with this list (incomplete I remind you, as there are still a few pretty names left off) you really want me to believe that, Will Campbell, who has allowed only 4 Sacks in over 1500 career passing snaps might have trouble acclimating to the Tackle position in the NFL because of his arm size, let's be serious for two minutes. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>As you can imagine, it's a big yes for me to select Will Campbell in the 1st round, and it's only logical that Will should be part of my Tier 1 Tackle this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will Campbell, OT, LSU (Junior) La Draft NFL 2025 approche \u00e0 grand pas et malgr\u00e9 une cuv\u00e9e qui de prime abord semblait manquer de talent, l&rsquo;\u00e9quipe de The Trick Play s&rsquo;est \u00e0 nouveau plong\u00e9 dans les tapes afin de pouvoir vous proposer les scouting reports des joueurs qui porteront bient\u00f4t le maillot de vos Franchises [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23570,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[262,271],"tags":[77,76,75,90,72,134],"class_list":["post-22944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scouting-2025","category-ot-2025","tag-draft","tag-lsu","tag-nfl-draft","tag-offensive-tackle","tag-scouting","tag-sec"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22944"}],"version-history":[{"count":80,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23576,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22944\/revisions\/23576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thetrickplay.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}