Longhorns OL DJ Campbell declares for the NFL Draft

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A stalwart on the Longhorns' offensive line is taking his game to the next level. On Sunday, veteran DJ Campbell announced that he was entering the NFL Draft. His decision comes as no surprise after the career he put together in the Forty Acres. For teams in need of help on the offensive line, Campbell will be an intriguing prospect.

During his time in Austin, Campbell appeared in 48 games and made 41 starts. With the Texas native proving to be a pillar for Steve Sarkisian's offensive line, Texas was hard to stop. Over the last few years, Campbell has been tasked with protecting Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Both quarterbacks have had success with the Bowie High Alum serving as a key piece.

While Campbell's name may not show up on the stat sheet, his play has not gone unnoticed. The Longhorns ' offensive line was a 2024 Joe Moore Award finalist. The year before that, Texas was a semifinalist. Each year, the award is given to the best college football offensive line unit in the country.

As Campbell prepares for the next chapter of his football career, he will not be alone. His teammates who have declared for the draft include Michael Taaffe, Jack Endries, Malik Muhammad, Anthony Hill Jr., and Trey Moore. That group has the potential to make an impact in the NFL regardless of where they are picked.

Over the next few months, it will be interesting to see how NFL scouts value Campbell. He was a very good player in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. That should help improve Campbell's stock as he waits to see where he will call home for his first NFL contract.

Now that Campbell's college career is in the books, the Longhorns will be busy looking for his replacement. With a talented recruiting class months away from its collegiate debut and a transfer portal full of talent, the Longhorns should be in good hands when it comes to improving their offensive line.

This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Football OL DJ Campbell enters 2026 NFL Draft

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