Will Campbell (offensive lineman)

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Will Campbell
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Campbell with the LSU Tigers in 2023
LSU Tigers–No. 66
Position Offensive tackle
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2004-01-06) January 6, 2004 (age 21)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight320 lb (145 kg)
Career history
College
  • LSU (2022–2024)
Bowl games
High school Neville (Monroe)
Career highlights and awards

Will Campbell (born January 6, 2004) is an American football offensive tackle He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he earned consensus All-American and co-Jacobs Blocking Trophy honors.

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Early life

Campbell was born on January 6, 2004, in Monroe, Louisiana, and attended Neville High School in Monroe. [1] [2] He was rated a five-star recruit and was the highest-rated offensive tackle prospect in Louisiana in seven years. [2] Campbell committed to play college football for the Tigers at Louisiana State University. [3] [4]

College career

Campbell enrolled early at LSU in January 2022. [5] He was named a starter at offensive tackle entering his true freshman season. [6] Campbell was named a freshman All-American at the end of the season by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and was graded as the second best pass blocker in the nation by Pro Football Focus. [7] [8] He was a first-team 2023 All-SEC football team selection. [9] In 2024, Campbell won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the top lineman in the SEC and was a consensus first team All-American. [10] He declared for the 2025 NFL draft following the 2024 season. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Hunter, mauler, athlete: LSU freshman left tackle Will Campbell is ready to start Day 1". The Advocate. July 10, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Miller, Brody (February 11, 2021). "Why 4-star LSU OT commit Will Campbell is a rare find in talent-rich Louisiana". The Athletic . Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Who is Will Campbell, LSU's new OL signee? See why he's so coveted as an offensive tackle". The Advocate. December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Walker Howard will keep LSU football commitment, Will Campbell says". The Daily Advertiser. November 19, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ Miller, Brody (April 10, 2022). "How a 5-star true freshman may be stabilizing an uncertain LSU offensive line". The Athletic . Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  6. ↑ "LSU notebook: Left tackle Will Campbell misses key SEC game after being hospitalized". NOLA.com . October 8, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ "4 Tigers named to College Football News Freshman All-America Team". WAFB.com . December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  8. ↑ Chadwick, Max (May 13, 2024). "10 offensive tackles to know ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft". PFF. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Watch LSU All-America candidate Will Campbell put up a monster squat". Yahoo Sports. July 20, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Campbell Receives SEC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy". LSU. December 11, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  11. ↑ Alexander, Wilson. "LSU star left tackle Will Campbell makes his NFL draft decision after junior season". NOLA.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
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