D.J. Campbell

NFL Draft Profile: D.J. Campbell

Position: Offensive Guard (RG) | School: Texas | Class: Senior

Height: 6'3" | Weight: 321 lbs | Archetype: Run Blocker (Elite Power)

College Career Summary

Devon "D.J." Campbell arrived at Texas as a heralded five-star recruit and the #1 interior offensive lineman in the nation. He more than lived up to the billing. After a rotational freshman year, he became a permanent fixture at Right Guard in 2023, helping lead Texas to the College Football Playoff and earning a spot as a Joe Moore Award finalist.

In the 2025 season, Campbell was the veteran anchor of a young Longhorns unit. Despite being the only returning starter from the 2024 offensive line, he led the team to a physical identity in the SEC. He famously opted out of the 2025 NFL Draft to return for his senior season, citing a desire to "finish the job" and refine his technical hand-fighting. He finished his career as a Third-Team All-SEC selection, known for a physical playstyle that often borders on bullying defensive tackles.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 42 (Starting every game in 2023, 2024, and 2025)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 1.5

• 2025 Holding Penalties: 2

• Pancakes: ~62 (2025 Season - led the team)

• 2025 Honors: Third-Team All-SEC; Joe Moore Award Finalist (Unit); SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Arkansas).

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Colorado St	A	Absolute road-grader; cleared lanes for 3 massive TD runs.
2	@ Michigan	A-	Handled elite Big Ten interior strength; 0 sacks allowed in the Big House.
4	vs UTSA	B+	Dominant in run blocking; slightly slow on one delayed blitz pickup.
5	vs Mississippi St	A	Career-high 7 pancakes; moved DTs against their will.
7	vs Oklahoma	B	Worst Game. Flagged for holding; struggled with OU's late-game stunts.
8	vs Georgia	B+	High-level battle with Top-10 DL; held firm in pass protection.
9	@ Vanderbilt	A-	Total control of the line of scrimmage; paved 190 rush yards.
10	@ Florida	A	The Apex. Masterful second-level blocking on screen plays.
11	@ Arkansas	A	SEC Lineman of the Week; neutralized the "Hog" defensive front.
13	@ Kentucky	B+	Physical, dirty game; maintained blocks into the 4th quarter.
14	@ Texas A&M	A-	High-stakes rivalry performance; excellent recovery on a missed punch.
Post	SEC Championship	B	Solid performance; gave up a late pressure on a speed-to-power move.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Leadership: Plus; vocal leader who took a young OL group under his wing in 2025.

• Mental Toughness: High; returned for senior year to improve his draft stock after a rocky 2024 start.

• Competitor: Elite. Known for a "nasty" finishing style; plays through the echo of the whistle.

• Team Player: Credits Steve Sarkisian and the unit; chose team goals over an early NFL payday.

• Star: High; you notice #52 on every play due to the violence of his contact.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 87/100

• Height/Weight: 6'3", 321 lbs. (Fails 6'5 benchmark; Exceeds 315lb benchmark). Natural low center of gravity.

• Stamina: Good; massive frame carries weight well without losing "pop" late in games.

• Durability: Elite. 42 consecutive starts in the most physical conferences in football.

• Injury History: Medically clean; robust Bill of Health throughout college.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 91/100

• Run Block: Elite. A premier vertical displacer who can wash out a 3-tech by himself.

• Pass Block: Good; naturally wide base and strong anchor, though can be beat by speed.

• Strength: Plus; "Texas Strength" translates perfectly; shocks defenders with his initial punch.

• Technique: High; improved significantly in 2025 regarding hand placement and latch.

• High Motor: Constant; looks for "work" when the play moves away from him.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Speed: Average; not a "burner" but effective enough as a pulling guard.

• Agility: Moderate; lateral mirroring can be a challenge against twitchy under-tackles.

• Flexibility: Plus; natural knee-bender who doesn't waste-bend often.

• Acceleration: Good; explosive first step when firing out of his stance.

• Footwork: Clean; improved foot speed in 2025 allowed him to stay "on balance" more often.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 93/100

• Awareness: High; excellent at identifying interior twists and passing off defensive stunts.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Overwhelming physical strength at the point of attack; elite anchor—once he sits in his pass set, he is immovable; rare durability and high-level SEC experience; improved technical refinement in hand-fighting during his senior year.

• Weaknesses: Height limitations. At 6'3", he lacks the prototypical "tackle height," locking him into an interior role; lateral range is average—elite speed-rushers can occasionally cross his face if his first step is slow; can occasionally play with too high a pad level when tired.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Gap/Power scheme (e.g., Raiders, Steelers, Ravens) but has the IQ for Zone.

• NFL Comparison: Kevin Dotson / Robert Hunt.

Scout's Final Word

"D.J. Campbell is a 'plug-and-play' starter for any NFL team looking to fix their run game. While he doesn't have the 6'5" frame of a tackle, his 321 lbs of pure power makes him a nightmare in short-yardage and goal-line situations. He is one of the most physically dominant interior blockers to come out of Texas in a decade. Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round."