Functional open-field athleticism, stout physique, impressive mobility, and devastating blocks are a few distinct phenomena that perfectly describe Texas Longhorns’ offensive lineman DJ Campbell. The former five-star from Arlington landed on the starting lineup of the Horns last year and brought a lot to the table. His nasty blocks with the heavy hands contributed greatly to the top-notch offensive line of Texas.

While the entire nation is bulking up to witness a tiff battle between the Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines tonight, some eyes are specifically on the No 6th-ranked OL in the state. But before that, let’s see what EA Sports’ annual College 25 list places him among the greatest to judge the odds of his standout performance better.

Where does DJ Campbell stand in the classic list of EA Sports College 25 rankings?  

Despite not being able to reach a lofty level compared to legends like Kelvin Banks, Campbell amassed enough experience closely working in a super successful offense and seeing it bag a Big 12 Championships and a College Football Playoff appearance. 2023 was simply a breakout year for the Horns. Campbell left his mark on a total of 21 games as the right guard. He also collectively shared the glory of blocking Jonathon Brooks, telling 659 yards as a freshman. It garnered him the tag of the Joe Moore Award semifinalist.

There’s clearly a huge room for the RG to rack up more stats to his name. It’s not because the others in a team lack their competitive spirit, but because nobody except Banks, from his 2022 class, possesses the power to topple him at the moment. To support this stance, EA Sports’ recent ranking treated him with an overall 86 rank after meticulously scrutinizing hundreds of data points.

Can the promising Right Guard live up to the hype against the Wolverines tonight?

DJ Campbell’s performance against the Wolverines will be a deciding factor in his career

As the much-awaited game gets underway, Texas made a good move, trying to silence the US crowd with an impressive touchdown in the second quarter. While the defense was iron-solid, the opponent team managed to jump into the red zone and bag a goal. But at the end of the first quarter, everything seems pretty good for the Horns with a 7-0 score.

The offensive guard, Campbell, has been on the centerline as they have a splendid opportunity to bang on in the super-crucial game against the national championship squad of Michigan. What he will do throughout the match will significantly decide if he will stick to his five-star potential with the 2025 draft around the corner or will have to wait for another session to build up his 2026 stocks.

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