New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell (66) looks on before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium
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Second-year offensive tackle Will Campbell and the New England Patriots are mere hours out from a Super Bowl rematch with the Seattle Seahawks, but he gave his full, undivided attention to his alma mater, LSU, when the Tigers took on Clemson in a huge non-conference matchup.
On Monday, reporter Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston asked Campbell if he watched the 51-10 LSU beatdown, which gave him an opportunity to share his brutally honest take.
“I did,” Campbell said. “A** whoopin'. I was more than excited to see what they did, it's very cool, you know, watched the guys I played with, some of my very close friends still play there. Go out there, have a bunch of success, go out there and beat a good football team the way that they did, it's awesome to see.”
I asked Will Campbell if he saw the LSU game.
He did.
His thoughts?
“Ass whoopin’”
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— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) September 7, 2026
Campbell knows a thing or two about physically whipping opponents and has shown how to do it consistently with both LSU and the Patriots. His play as a rookie earned a choice compliment from Lane Johnson, one of the NFL's best at his position, showing that his peers are beginning to take notice.
The Patriots made the Super Bowl last season with a young team led by quarterback Drake Maye and his blindside protector, Campbell, was drafted out of LSU before starting in the NFL as a rookie last season. Campbell faced a challenge from rookie first-round pick Caleb Lomu this preseason but appears safe to start the team's opener on September 9 against the Seahawks.
Campbell played and started in 13 games with the Patriots last season after being selected fourth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. He showed off durability and a willingness to fight through adversity during his career at LSU, which included 37 games played and an appearance on the 2024 All-America Team.
The Patriots are just hours away from the start of the 2026 season, and Campbell sounds ready to dish out the pain. Expect a better, more mature version of Campbell this season compared to what the Seahawks saw at Super Bowl LX, while the second-year LSU alum continues to improve as a key member of Vrabel's team.