New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: IOL DJ Campbell, Texas

DJ Campbell, IOL

Height: 6’3
Weight: 313 lbs
Class: Senior
School: Texas
Hands: 10 ¼”
Arm length: 34 ¼”
40-yard dash: 5.01 seconds
10-yard split: 1.76 seconds
Vertical Jump: 26 ½”
Broad Jump” 8’8”

A former five star recruit out of Arlington Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, where he was one of the top recruits in the nation.

Campbell was the number one ranked interior offensive linemen and the fifth ranked player from the state of Texas during the 2022 recruiting cycle.

He started 43 games for the Longhorns – all at right guard. Campbell played 2,633 total snaps at right guard with just one snap at left guard and one at right tackle.

DJ Campbell only surrendered 49 pressures and ten sacks throughout his college career (1,481 pass blocking reps). He only surrendered one sack and 18 pressures in his 2025 campaign, but did commit 10 penalties.

He was penalized a total of 17 times over his final two seasons at Texas, with a total of 25 penalties through his four years. Campbell was at the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl.

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman DJ Campbell | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Strengths

Stocky frame with long arms
Good athlete who can move
Acceleration and foot-speed are above average
Impressive body control when engaged
Feet + hips + hands are in-unision when engaged
Solid control on the move
Strong hands when he fits inside – keeps elbows tight
Very good leverage and ability to manipulate opposing body in run game
Solid combo blocker at the LOS
Good overall grip strength
Generates good force into contact as down blocker
Effective on the move when pulling with above-average location skills
Very good pop on contact – thumper!
Good pass protector with low center of gravity
Anchors well against power moves
Solid mirroring ability when handling lighter rushers
Pass protection – looks for work like an unemployed father
EDGE rushers spinning inside must keep their head on a swivel (Texas A&M)
Savvy end of play finisher – would drag ball carriers extra yards
Good overall play strength
Smart and experienced right guard
Started every game in his final three seasons
Very high competitive toughness

Weaknesses

Slightly shorter than normal
Some stiffness in his lower half makes redirection only adequate
Can lean a bit too much when engaging in space
Good overall grip strength is hindered by inconsistent hand placement
Hands can get wide
Although solid as a combo blocker, his timing could improve
Only played right guard at Texas

Summary

DJ Campbell is an effective run and pass blocker who has the upside to be an average starting right guard in the NFL. He has excellent competitive toughness with good overall core strength and solid control when he is on the move.

He provides pop on his down blocks, solid force/leverage when engaged in base blocks, and his large hands allow him to control when he does fit them tightly. However, he is a bit erratic with his hands, which hinders his ability to sustain blocks, despite his solid mirroring skills.

Campbell is also a bit stiff in his lower half, which limits his range. Overall, DJ Campbell has a high floor, with some refinement that could help him unlock his potential.

GRADE: 6.28

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