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2025 NFL Draft Late Round Gems: Round 7 C Willie Lampkin (North Carolina)

Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 71.30 (Roster depth)

Pro Comparison: Aaron Brewer

Summary

Usually quality tape, combined with high-end athletic capabilities, makes for a first-round-caliber offensive line prospect. Most offensive line prospects, however, aren't 5-foot-11. Lampkin is going to present quite the dilemma for NFL evaluators because he's a true outlier in modern football. Despite that small stature, Lampkin's 6-foot-6 wingspan isn't all that out of place along the offensive line. And when he faced NFL-caliber defensive tackles on his schedule this past fall and at the Senior Bowl, Lampkin very much looked like he belonged. He'll have to switch positions to play center, but I'd bet on Lampkin getting the job done.

About

2024: First-team All-American
2024: ACC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy (conference's most outstanding blocker)

Strengths

Five-year starter in college who was playing good ball already as a true freshman for Coastal Carolina
Violent into hips on double teams. A real weapon in that regard
You don't want to get latched onto him at second level
Leverage demon. Locks in and runs feet
Long arms (32 inches) and big hands (10 ? inches) for height
Nimble as can be. Finds defenders in space so easily
Vice grips when he locks in

Weaknesses

Will be the shortest offensive lineman (5-foot-10 ? inches) in NFL and lightest (270 pounds)
Doesn't have the heft in his lower half to sit on bull-rushes
Not experienced at center (one year as starter) despite that being his only realistic position in NFL