Do people REALLY think Membou, a RT, IS Better than Campbell at LT?

[sportnik]

Campbell is a Guard, he’ll never be an above average NFL OT. The Pats would be throwing away the #4 pick if they use it on any OL on this draft class.

Maybe they can trade back. If not, they need to take a player with a high ceiling, like Tyler Warren, Javon Walker or Jentry.

 

[Uptown]

 

[mgteich]

How well did each play LT as a rookie?

 

[Brotherblues]

How well did each play LT as a rookie?

Well enough that they kept them there?

 

[Huckleberry1]

I must have missed the part where they also had him switch positions. Brilliant comparison.

He’s a tackle. He would be playing tackle. You are definitely missing something. Brilliant response.

 

[dliverey44]

BGC showed a video of Campbell versus Kennard from 2024. Kennard is projected as a 3rd round pick in 2025, so if Campbell is a 1st round pick he should dominate Kennard. TL DR - Campbell's performance against a futre NFL 3rd rounder was not great. Kennard bull rushed Campbell and made inside moves as Campbell set up too deep. If anyone looks at the clip and is honest, Campbell does not look like a Top 10 draft pick.

The play at 27 sec mark where Kennard steps to the outside and the busts up through the inside. There are multiple times that happens on his tape and that is the big reason that I am out on him. He could improve, but that is not a sign of a top 5 pick, imo.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Membou is worth more to a team that wants him to start his rookie year at RT.

The value of a pick is in what they give you over the next decade, not their first season.

 

[dliverey44]

The consensus is worst case scenario Campbell will be an elite guard.

To be fair though, that is speculation. He has never played the position and while he has traits that make us think he can play inside, we don't know

 

[dliverey44]

With Tyron Smith still available, Im super onboard on drafting someone who is not a day 1 starter

we still have the most (or 2nd) most cap space, btw

Our cap space is dwindling in 2026 though. We can make moves next year to clear cap space, but I am all for bringing in Tyron Smith especially if we bring in Simmons.

 

[RobertWeathers]

To be fair though, that is speculation. He has never played the position and while he has traits that make us think he can play inside, we don't know

Fair enough.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

The play at 27 sec mark where Kennard steps to the outside and the busts up through the inside. There are multiple times that happens on his tape and that is the big reason that I am out on him. He could improve, but that is not a sign of a top 5 pick, imo.

I agree. But most others do not understand.

 

[dliverey44]

Can't count on Barmore. His issues will be recurrent (nevermind that he's risking his life every time he takes a hit -- moreso than the average player).

The issues might not necessarily be recurring. They might be like Bosh from the NBA but they might not, like Trey Smith in college. Blood clots are not completely uncommon amongst athletes.

 

[dliverey44]

This is depressing. I can't remember a draft without a bona fide 1st round left tackle prospect worthy of a top 10 pick.

You don't remember last year? Alt was a bonafide top 5 LT prospect. The only reason he is playing RT is because he went to a team that has an amazing LT.

 

[Huckleberry1]

The issues might not necessarily be recurring. The might be like Bosh from the NBA but they might not like Trey Smith. Blood clots are not completely uncommon amongst athletes.

Serena Williams had a bad case of blood clots in 2011 but ultimately made a full recovery. Football is much more violent but Barmore could have a recurrence or go the rest of his career without an issue. Either way they will need to proceed like they could lose him at any minute.

 

[dliverey44]

Every time I see the name Membou I think of this. The late 90's was really weird.

We should trade down with Jacksonville so we can have pick 5 and draft Membou at 5. lol

 

[dliverey44]

I was just going to mention this. Marone has seen the switch first hand, he made sure to say it wasn't him but the player. The point is he has seen the switch work, so hopefully he can recognize if Membou has that ability. I think he does, but Marone clearly knows more than I.

 

[dliverey44]

I agree. But most others do not understand.

I keep seeing people say his tape shows an excellent LT and I think it shows an effective one but not excellent.

 

[dliverey44]

How well did each play LT as a rookie?

LOL. good point, they both made the pro bowl as RTs the year before they switched. If they had switched as rookies I imagine they would have been just as successful.

 

[TommyD4207]

The play at 27 sec mark where Kennard steps to the outside and the busts up through the inside. There are multiple times that happens on his tape and that is the big reason that I am out on him. He could improve, but that is not a sign of a top 5 pick, imo.

This.
Some people can't even do the bare minimum and screech 'He played in the SEC' without watching a single down of college football.

Campbell is a good player. I think there's potential that someday he could be a pro-bowler in the NFL in some capacity (likely not left tackle).

This ain't Joe Thomas or John Hannah we're talking about.

 

[TommyD4207]

To be fair though, that is speculation. He has never played the position and while he has traits that make us think he can play inside, we don't know

This, and in fact, considering how upright he plays, and that he is 6'6", a transition to guard might be much harder than people think.