LSU’s star offensive tackle, Will Campbell, isn’t letting measurement concerns dictate his NFL future. After his 32 5/8-inch arm length measurement at the NFL Combine sparked position change speculation, Campbell delivered a fierce rebuttal that’s resonating across draft circles and challenging conventional wisdom about what makes an elite tackle prospect.
The Consensus All-American and two-time First Team All-SEC selection saw his draft stock questioned over less than two inches of measurement. At LSU’s Pro Day on March 26, 2025, where his arms measured slightly longer at 33 inches, Campbell made it clear he believes performance trumps physical metrics in a sport where game film should speak louder than numbers on a scout’s clipboard.
Dominant Performance Speaks Louder Than Measurements For Will Campbell
“For two years, nobody had any measurements on me, and nobody said anything about my play. So now, all of a sudden, arm’s length decides if I’m a good player or not? I think it’s BS,” Campbell declared in his post-Pro Day press conference, challenging the sudden scrutiny that emerged after the February 2025 Combine measurements.
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The frustration is warranted, considering Campbell’s elite college resume. Over his final two seasons protecting quarterbacks at LSU, he allowed just two sacks while earning the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC’s premier lineman. These accomplishments and his status as a Consensus All-American in 2024 provide tangible evidence of effectiveness that Campbell argues should overshadow a fraction of an inch of concerns raised by draft analysts.
While many top offensive tackles historically have had arm lengths above 33 inches, there have been successful exceptions. Campbell’s supporters, including several NFL evaluators, emphasize his game film and production as more meaningful indicators of professional potential than a single physical attribute that falls marginally below arbitrary thresholds.
Standing 6’6″ and weighing 319 pounds with 4.98 second and 40-yard dash speed, fastest among offensive tackles at the Combine. Campbell presents a complete athletic profile that many believe transcends the arm-length conversation dominating pre-draft analysis.
Despite the scrutiny, Campbell has approached team discussions about potentially playing guard with characteristic confidence. He’s clarified that these conversations with two NFL teams were likely due to their existing tackle depth rather than concerns about his capability to excel at his natural position.
“I’ve heard it all my career. When I was coming out of high school, college coaches said the same thing. I proved them wrong. It’s something I anticipate doing again,” Campbell said, highlighting the resilience that has defined his approach to doubters throughout his development as an elite lineman.
Mock drafts continue projecting Campbell as a top-10 selection in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, with teams like the New England Patriots (No. 4 overall) and Chicago Bears viewing him as an immediate starter to protect young quarterbacks such as Drake Maye or Caleb Williams.
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As the late April draft approaches, Campbell’s strong response to criticism has seemingly reinforced rather than damaged his stock. He continues to position himself as one of the premier offensive line prospects ready to silence doubters, just as he did throughout his decorated LSU career.
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