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Despite a flawed but promising regular season, New England Patriots tackle Will Campbell is currently receiving a ton of flak for his playoff performance.
According to Next Gen Stats, Campbell allowed 14 pressures in Super Bowl LX, which were the most pressures allowed in a playoff game since 2018. Moreover, his 29 pressures allowed this postseason were the most ever.
Various fans and analysts are renewing a discussion about whether Campbell might be better served as a guard moving forward.
Campbell, the former LSU standout, entered the NFL as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 draft, selected by the Patriots to anchor their offensive line and protect quarterback Drake Maye. The 6’6″, 319-pound left tackle transitioned quickly into a starting role, appearing in 13 regular-season games with 13 starts during his rookie campaign.
Campbell delivered a solid performance through much of the year, earning an overall PFF grade of 72.6 (ranking 32nd among tackles), with a stronger pass-blocking grade of 76.1 (23rd) compared to his run-blocking at 67.7 (39th).
After a mid-season stint on injured reserve (placed November 26 and activated January 3), he returned effectively for the final regular-season matchup and the playoffs, starting all three postseason contests leading up to Sunday.
Despite the tough finish for Campbell, his overall body of work as a first-year player demonstrated adaptability at the professional level.
In his brief NFL career to date, Campbell has established himself as a key piece on the Patriots’ line, with room to grow as he builds experience.
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According to Next Gen Stats, Campbell allowed 14 pressures in Super Bowl LX, which were the most pressures allowed in a playoff game since 2018. Moreover, his 29 pressures allowed this postseason were the most ever.
Various fans and analysts are renewing a discussion about whether Campbell might be better served as a guard moving forward.
Campbell, the former LSU standout, entered the NFL as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 draft, selected by the Patriots to anchor their offensive line and protect quarterback Drake Maye. The 6’6″, 319-pound left tackle transitioned quickly into a starting role, appearing in 13 regular-season games with 13 starts during his rookie campaign.
Campbell delivered a solid performance through much of the year, earning an overall PFF grade of 72.6 (ranking 32nd among tackles), with a stronger pass-blocking grade of 76.1 (23rd) compared to his run-blocking at 67.7 (39th).
After a mid-season stint on injured reserve (placed November 26 and activated January 3), he returned effectively for the final regular-season matchup and the playoffs, starting all three postseason contests leading up to Sunday.
Despite the tough finish for Campbell, his overall body of work as a first-year player demonstrated adaptability at the professional level.
In his brief NFL career to date, Campbell has established himself as a key piece on the Patriots’ line, with room to grow as he builds experience.
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