Collin Campbell

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-7, 280 lbs. Taller than 75% and heavier than 25% of 2026 Offensive Tackle prospects in the SEC Scouts database (182 with a listed size).

Play Style

Campbell plays like a movement tackle with some edge. On film he uses his length to set wide and keep rushers on the outside. He moves his feet laterally instead of lunging, and when he gets his hands on a defender he looks to finish, not just stalemate. In the run game he is most effective on zone and reach concepts: he can get his hips around on an outside run or climb from a double-team to a linebacker. When he plays too tall he can be walked back by power, and his hands are not always timed or placed consistently. Those are typical flaws for a young player who has relied on length and athleticism more than technique.

Strengths

• Tackle length: a 6-foot-10 wingspan on a 6-7 frame gives him a wide pass-set area and time to recover against speed and counter moves. 247Sports' Greg Biggins called him 'a true tackle prospect, something lacking the last few years in the region.'
• Lateral movement and athleticism in pass protection: Biggins credited him with the 'laterality and athleticism' to mirror edge rushers. That movement is why he ranks in the top 10-35 at OT across services despite his limited polish.
• Finishing and edge: evaluators note the 'nastiness' needed to play in the trenches and consistent effort to finish blocks. That attitude tends to hold up after the jump in competition.
• Gets to the second level in the run game: he moves well enough to climb to linebackers and fit zone-scheme combination blocks, not just drive-block the man in front of him.
• Football IQ and background: his father, Steve Campbell, is a former Arizona State quarterback and his head coach at Williams Field. Campbell also carries a 4.67 GPA, made the All-Academic team and was first-team All-Region, all of which point to quick learning of a college protection system.

Areas to Improve

• Technical polish: Biggins described him as 'far from a finished product and still raw in some areas.' His hand placement and timing, and his pass-set depth against varied rushers, need a lot of reps. Arizona high school competition rarely tested him against Big Ten-caliber speed-to-power rushers.
• Bend and pad level: at 6-7 he can play upright, which exposes his chest to power rushers and costs him leverage in the run game. Adding strength (especially in his lower body and core) while keeping ankle and hip flexibility is the main goal of his first two years.

College Projection

He is a redshirt-track tackle. Michigan State's 2026 line is led by veterans (projected starters LT Ben Murawski, LG Nick Sharpe, C Trent Fraley, RG Luka Vincic and RT Conner Moore, all fifth- or sixth-year players), and Campbell entered fall camp listed as a freshman reserve. The expected timeline is up to four appearances in 2026 to keep the redshirt, a push for a swing-tackle role in 2027 once the veterans leave, and a realistic starting job at left or right tackle by 2028. If he adds weight without losing movement, he has multi-year All-Big Ten starter upside.

NFL Outlook

He has a legitimate NFL tackle profile: 6-7, a 6-foot-10 wingspan, lateral movement and edge are the traits scouts start with. If he fills out to 310-320 pounds and fixes his hand technique and pad level, he projects as a Day 2-3 draft candidate after three or more years as a college starter. His chance of going higher depends on developing anchor strength against power, which is the main question for long, lean high school tackles.

Best Fit

His best fit is a zone-heavy Power Four offense that values tackles who can move: outside zone, reach blocks and wide pass sets that play to his length and lateral movement. He also needs an OL coach with a strong record of building up raw frames and a patient depth chart that allows a redshirt and 18-24 months of strength work. Michigan State under OL coach Nick Tabacca, with a veteran line ahead of him, gives him that development runway.