The Jacksonville Jaguars will be in a position to take a potential franchise building block with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. While they've been linked to defensive tackle Mason Graham in recent months, he's far from their only choice. In fact, the Jags could decide to beef up the offensive line. And if that's the case, Will Campbell will be one of their top choice in spite of his less-than-stellar measurement at his Pro Day.
Field Yates of ESPN reports that Will Campbell checked in with a 33-inch arm length at the LSU Pro Day. Later, Dane Brugler of the Athletic added that he measured that his wingspan is 77 2/8. Neither number is good.
Will Campbell's measurements:
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 26, 2025
Pro day: 33" arm, 77 2/8 wing
Combine: 32 5/8" arm, 77 3/8 wing https://t.co/iad81PE25R
It's also worth noting that Campbell's wingspan is the worst among offensive tackles since 1999, according to MockDraft database.
Throughout the draft cycle, Campbell has been under scrutiny because of his subpar arm length. The minimum benchmark to succeed at offensive tackle in the NFL is 34 inches, and he's one short. One the surface, this doesn't bode well for the former LSU Tiger, but it doesn't spell doom for him either.
Teams interested in Campbell will surely consider moving Campbell inside. There, his subpar arm length won't be an issue. As a matter of fact, several All-Pro guards have thrived even though they have shorter arms than the 2024 All-American First Team.
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Why would the Jaguars draft Will Campbell in spite of his arm length?
The Jacksonville Jaguars gave left tackle Walker Little a long-term extension in 2024. They may or may not bring competition at the position, but it's probably not their top priority ahead of the draft. On the other hand, their interior trenches could still use a boost even after adding reinforcements in free agency.
The Jags signed Patrick Mekari and Robert Hainsey in free agency to tentatively start at right guard and center. They also added Fred Johnson and Chuma Edoga, both of whom will compete for reserve roles. With the four in the fold, the Jacksonville offensive line is in much better shape than it was in 2024. However, the Jags could still address the left guard spot.
Incumbent Ezra Cleveland signed a three-year, $24 million deal last offseason but hasn't done enough to prove he's the long-term answer. That's where Will Campbell would come in. He's probably not the top option on the Jags' big board, but he will probably get consideration, especially if Mason Graham and Travis Hunter are no longer available at No. 5.
If the Jags took Campbell, he could compete with Cleveland for the starting job at left guard. And if he shows out, a move to the edge shouldn't be ruled out. He could spend his rookie season inside and challenge Little for the left tackle job. You could argue that this scenario is a bit farfetched, but the new regime has shown, time and again, that they're willing to do whatever it takes to improve the roster floor.
Would taking a guard at No. 5 be the best course of action? It wouldn't certainly be flashy. That's for sure, but if the Jacksonville Jaguars end up with a starter for the next 10 years, will it matter? Not likely, just like it won't matter that Will Campbell has bad measurements... for a left tackle.