2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Will Campbell

Strengths

• Smooth and bouncy mover in pass protection.
• Hits more profound landmarks in his pass set regularly.
• He plays poised and under control and avoids compromising himself.
• Precise hands and punch timing.
• Muscular grip strength to stay latched onto his opponents. 
• Possesses the flexibility to bend and anchor.
• Overall, a good NFL athlete.  

Weaknesses

• He shows flashes but does not consistently move people in the run game.
• He reportedly has under 33-inch arms, which may push him to guard for most teams.
• I would like to see him play with a finisher's mentality throughout the entire game, not just a handful of reps.
• Naturally plays slightly high at 6'6", which could pose a bigger issue in the interior. 

Final Thoughts & Bears Fit for Will Campbell

Will Campbell is one of the more advanced pass-protecting offensive line prospects we have seen come out of college. With his mirror ability, hand technique, flexibility, and a battle-tested SEC resume, there is much to like about how he will translate to the pros.

In addition to his on-field excellence, his renowned leadership skills will be a massive draw for teams. It doesn't take long when listening to him to realize that he can command a locker room. Campbell will be a building block for teams aiming to establish a winning culture (hint: the Bears).

The biggest question regarding his projection is whether he will be a guard or a tackle. I believe he has the necessary foot speed to remain at tackle. His shorter arms aren't ideal, but he excels at making contact first with precision, which helps him work around the length issues. Despite his rah-rah personality, Campbell doesn't necessarily play that way.

To me, he is more of a finesse player who will win with his technique than someone who will physically dominate his opponents. Again, that style suits the tackle position better, in my opinion. LSU's running scheme was quite bland and didn't require much from their tackles. That won't be the case in the NFL, especially at guard in Ben Johnson's diverse running scheme.

He will need to move the biggest players on the field off the ball. I'm not saying he can't do that; it's more about how high he plays and the inconsistencies as a run blocker shown in his tape.

I would let Campbell fail at tackle before shifting him to guard. I think he has greater potential in pass protection than someone like Braxton Jones at left tackle. Ryan Poles may hold a different perspective, given his history with thresholds. Regardless, Campbell's versatility will appeal to a Bears offensive line that needs multiple upgrades. I expect him to be in the mix at 10.

Player Comp: Braden Smith