Willie Lampkin OG North Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Willie Lampkin OG North Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/05/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.20 seconds (72%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Guard/Center | |
| Last Updated: 03/05/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.20 seconds (72%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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94% |
| Run Blocking: |
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90% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#169
Position rank:
#30
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| College Games: 60 College Snaps: 4062 | ||
ESPN RATING: 72/100
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247 RATING: 80/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Christian Mahogany - Boston College |
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35% |
| Ed Ingram - LSU |
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29% |
| Cooper Beebe - Kansas State |
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24% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Willie Lampkin the 5'10", 270-pound interior offensive lineman began his collegiate career as a day-one starter at Coastal Carolina, where he dominated for three seasons and racked up 38 consecutive starts. During his time with the Chanticleers, Lampkin earned Sun Belt Offensive Lineman of the Year honors as a junior and multiple All-Conference selections while delivering an impressive 47 pancake blocks over his first two campaigns.Lampkin transferred to North Carolina for his final two seasons, where he continued his ironman performance with 19 starts between 2023-2024. His junior season with the Tar Heels showcased his ability to elevate an entire offensive unit, as UNC finished 7th nationally in total offense (491.2 ypg) while paving the way for Omarion Hampton's 1,504-yard rushing campaign. The Florida native's wrestling background—finishing with a perfect 47-0 record as a state champion heavyweight—shows up consistently in his hand-fighting techniques and leverage understanding.
The tenacious interior blocker brought his relentless style to the Senior Bowl, where despite being the shortest offensive line prospect ever invited (by 3 full inches) and the second-lightest, Lampkin dominated his one-on-one matchups against top defensive tackle prospects. His 61 career starts across three different interior positions (26 at left guard, 21 at right guard, 14 at center) speak to both his versatility and durability as he now sets his sights on continuing to defy odds at the professional level.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Uncanny natural leverage allows him to consistently win the battle at the point of attack despite severe size disadvantages against much larger defenders.
- Explosive first step and hand placement timing create immediate advantages—he's often two moves ahead while defenders are still processing the snap.
- Footwork borders on artistry; maintains wide base with short, choppy adjustment steps that make him nearly impossible to shed once engaged.
- Possesses jaw-dropping grip strength that transforms initial contact into sustained control, routinely finishing blocks with defenders unable to disengage.
- Three-position versatility with significant starting experience at left guard, right guard and center provides immense roster value.
- Wrestling background manifests in perfect weight distribution and hand-fighting techniques that neutralize stronger opponents.
- Shows rare spatial awareness in picking up stunts, twists and blitzes—processes defensive line games faster than anyone in this class.
- Acceleration to second level is sudden and violent; closes ground like a heat-seeking missile when pulling or climbing to linebackers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Frame falls so far outside NFL parameters that some teams will eliminate him regardless of tape quality or athletic testing.
- Length limitations occasionally emerge against defenders with superior reach who can establish first contact before he does.
- Lacks the mass to consistently drive-block NFL defensive tackles vertically off the line of scrimmage in power run schemes.
- Can get stacked and pulled forward when unable to establish initial leverage, creating occasional balance issues in pass protection.
- Straight-line speed limitations reduce effectiveness on extended pulls or wide zone concepts requiring sustained lateral movement.
Scouting Report: Summary
Lampkin represents the most fascinating projection puzzle in this entire draft class. His tape screams Day 2 selection with immediate starting capability, but his measurements whisper caution to even the most forward-thinking front offices. What can't be denied is that when the pads come on, Lampkin simply wins his battles through a masterful blend of technical refinement, leverage understanding, and competitive fire that can't be taught.His ideal NFL landing spot would feature a zone-blocking scheme that maximizes his exceptional movement skills and allows him to operate in space. Teams that emphasize mobility over mass in their interior offensive line would unlock his full potential. Center appears to be his most natural NFL position, where his incredible processing speed, compact build, and ability to establish immediate leverage would serve him best against massive nose tackles while minimizing his exposure to one-on-one isolation blocks.
Three years from now, we could be discussing Lampkin as this draft's version of Jason Kelce—an undersized interior lineman whose technical prowess and athletic gifts allowed him to overcome physical limitations and develop into a cornerstone player. Don't be shocked when he's starting by midseason of his rookie year and outperforming linemen drafted three rounds earlier.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
Willie Lampkin percentiles vs other Offensive Guards (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Willie Lampkin (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
153.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
27.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.