“More of a prototype than Will Campbell”: Analyst predicts "pro-ready" LT to land at Raiders in 2025 NFL Draft

Will Campbell is regarded as one of the finest offensive linemen in this year's NFL draft. However, analyst Albert Breer believes that Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks could be better suited to play in the big league.

Breer also felt the Las Vegas Raiders could take Banks early with the No. 6 pick. But he wouldn't be surprised if the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears or San Francisco 49ers drafted the Longhorns star in the first round.

"Banks is more of a prototype left tackle than Campbell, and is more polished and pro-ready than Membou -- even if his tape’s not as good as Campbell’s and his athletic ceiling isn’t as high as Membou’s," Breer wrote in a piece for SI on Tuesday. "I think he could go as high as No. 6 to the Raiders, and I wouldn’t be stunned to see him land at No. 9 (Saints), No. 10 (Bears) or No. 11 (49ers), either. Chicago, for what it’s worth, sent a big crew to his pro day in Austin."

Banks began his college career at Texas in 2022 and played three seasons with the program. He was named a freshman All-American, a second-team All-American in 2023 and a unanimous All-American in 2024. Banks also won the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award and Jacobs Blocking Trophy in his final year at Texas.

Now, it will be interesting to see where Banks lands in the NFL, with many projecting him to go as a top-10 pick.

LSU's Will Campbell closely linked with New England Patriots heading into 2025 NFL draft

LSU OT Will Campbell - Source: Imagn

Will Campbell has been closely linked with the New England Patriots for the past few months. The Patriots hold the No. 4 pick in this year's NFL draft and might look to bolster their offensive line.

Campbell recently spoke about how he would be excited to play for the Patriots if they take him in the draft.

"They have a great staff. I've had a chance to talk with them a lot. I'm just excited for whatever opportunity I get, whether that's them or whoever it might be," Campbell said in a recent interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via ESPN's Mike Reiss. "...Obviously, I don't really know anything yet. They know more than I do, so I'm really just waiting until Thursday night to know more.”

Will Campbell played his entire three-year career at LSU. He earned two first-team All-SEC selections in his final two seasons at the program and was named a consensus All-American in 2024.