New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell is no stranger to high praise and accolades.
Prior to committing to LSU, the college football team for which he had rooted for much of his childhood, he was the No. 4 overall high school prospect in the class of 2022, according to ESPN. After starting on the offensive line all four years at Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana, he did the same across three seasons with the Tigers.
Campbell, the consensus top offensive lineman available in the 2025 NFL Draft pool, was also the first player at his position to be taken off the board, as the Patriots took him No. 4 overall.
Since then, he has left behind an impression on a number of his teammates, including Mike Onwenu, the Patriots' expected starter at right tackle – and a player who Campbell could line up with this season.
New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell (66) practices during rookie camp at Gillette Stadium.
New England Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell (66) practices during rookie camp at Gillette Stadium.
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"My first impression is when I saw him set, he has really smooth feet, moves well through air, and is pretty in control of his body and his movements," Onwenu told reporters on June 2, via ESPN's Mike Reiss.
Campbell recently signed a four-year, $43.66 million contract with the Patriots, with $28.39 million guaranteed as a signing bonus.
Prior to joining the Patriots, he was one of the most decorated offensive linemen in LSU football history. He won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, an award given annually to the SEC's top offensive lineman, during his final collegiate season, in addition to being named a consensus All-American and an All-SEC First Teamer for the second time.
SEC coaches named Campbell to the All-SEC Second Team after his freshman campaign in 2022, and he made his first appearance on the All-SEC First Team one year later.