Will Campbell addresses arm length Concerns at LSU Pro Day, reaffirms tackle potential

One of the top offensive line prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft, Will Campbell, saw a significant update to a measurement that some had questioned during the pre-draft process.

At LSU's pro day on Wednesday, Campbell’s arm length measured in at 33 inches, which is slightly longer than the 32 5/8-inch measurement he posted at the 2025 Scouting Combine. This update was a key moment for Campbell, whose initial arm measurement had raised concerns among NFL teams about whether he could effectively play the tackle position at the next level. However, Campbell maintained his stance that arm length wouldn’t define his ability to succeed.

“For two years, nobody had any measurements on me and nobody said anything about my play,” Campbell said, according to Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. “So now all of a sudden, an arm’s length decides if I’m a good player or not? I think it’s BS.”

At 6-foot-6 and 319 pounds, Campbell had an impressive showing at the combine. He is coming off an outstanding 2024 season where he was named an All-American and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, awarded to the SEC’s top offensive lineman. He started as a true freshman and went on to secure 38 career starts over three seasons.

Despite concerns about his arm length, Campbell is still considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the 2025 draft, ranked No. 9 overall in Daniel Jeremiah’s prospect rankings. Campbell remained confident in his abilities, noting that NFL decision-makers focus more on performance than physical measurements.

"But any decision-makers in the NFL, they don’t really care," Campbell added. "It’s all people who don’t coach—and they don’t coach for a reason."

Campbell’s updated arm measurement on Wednesday could alleviate any concerns from NFL teams about his tackle prospects. Three weeks ago, he expressed his willingness to play guard if needed, but emphasized his goal of proving he can succeed as a tackle at the professional level.

"You can go look at my tape," Campbell said at the combine on March 1. "There’s not one play on there that when I get beat, you say, ‘That’s because he has shorter arms.’ Obviously, I don’t have your stereotypical offensive tackle arms. I’m aware of that. That’s something that I use every week in my game plan and preparation of how I’m going to attack."

With the updated arm length measurement, Campbell hopes to put to rest any doubts about his ability to be a dominant force at the tackle position in the NFL.