Postseason awards are coming down to the finalist and semifinal rounds as college football’s regular season draws to a close.
LSU football offensive lineman [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] was named a semifinalist for the Outland Trophy and a finalist for the Lombardi Trophy.
The Outland Trophy is awarded to the nation’s best interior lineman on offense or defense. Campbell is one of seven semifinalists, three of whom play in the SEC.
The Lombardi Trophy is presented to the best lineman on either side of the ball with character, discipline, and excellence on and off the field considered. Campbell is joined on the finalist list by Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks, South Carolina defensive end Kyle Lennard, and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter.
Former LSU defensive tackle and College Football Hall of Famer [autotag]Glenn Dorsey[/autotag] won both awards in 2007.
2024 marks Campbell’s third year with the Tigers. He became an instant starter during his first year and has grown into a leader of the offensive line that helped former LSU quarterback [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] win the Heisman last season.
The Monroe, LA native played every snap in eight games this season, including all six SEC games, and leads the team with 733 total offensive snaps. He gave up just one sack in 480 pass-blocking opportunities and his 2.7 pressure rate ranks top five among the nation’s offensive tackles.
Over his career, Campbell raked in two second-team and freshman All-SEC honors along with earning a Freshman All-American nod in 2022.