On a balmy Thursday night under the bright lights of the NFL Draft, Will Campbell could etch his name into LSU history—and perhaps, football lore. If the towering left tackle hears his name called among the top five picks, LSU would become the first college program ever to produce a top-five NFL Draft selection at every offensive and defensive line position. It’s a staggering testament to the Tigers’ legacy in the trenches—and Campbell is poised to make it reality.
The moment wouldn’t just mark a personal victory for Campbell, a 6-foot-6, 325-pound mauler from Monroe, Louisiana. It would be the culmination of a journey that started long before he first stepped onto the field at Tiger Stadium. Known for his rare combination of brute strength, light feet, and unshakable composure, Campbell has long been the cornerstone of LSU’s offensive line. Coaches describe him as “born for the blindside,” with a football IQ that belies his age and a motor that never cools.
Scouts have compared him to NFL stalwarts like Joe Thomas and Tyron Smith. He’s projected to be the first offensive tackle taken in a draft class that is unusually deep at the position. That distinction could mean Campbell goes as high as No. 3 overall. If he does, he joins elite LSU linemen who’ve gone before him—like defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey, taken fifth overall in 2008, and offensive guard Alan Faneca, a 1998 first-rounder who went on to the Hall of Fame. But no LSU offensive tackle has ever been drafted this high. Not one.
The stakes are high—not just for Campbell, but for the program. If he breaks that ceiling, LSU will become the only school with top-five picks at defensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker, offensive guard, center, and offensive tackle. Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia—none can claim that distinction. It’s a testament to LSU’s reputation as a “trenches factory,” quietly producing elite talent while skill position players like Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase grab headlines.
For Campbell, the moment would also be deeply personal. A lifelong LSU fan, he grew up dreaming of donning the purple and gold. When he committed, it wasn’t just a college decision—it was a homecoming. He came to LSU to anchor a rebuild, and he did more than that: he helped restore the Tigers’ physical identity. Now, he could leave a legacy that redefines what LSU is capable of producing.
As Thursday draws near, NFL war rooms are buzzing. Analysts debate scheme fits and upside, but in Baton Rouge, the feeling is simpler: pride. One of their own stands on the edge of history. And if the stars align, Will Campbell won’t just be the next great Tiger to make the leap—he’ll be the one who puts LSU on top of an exclusive, iron-clad list.
