The Miami Dolphins faced a significant drain of experience this offseason when longtime left tackle Terron Armstead announced his retirement.
Without Armstead, the Dolphins appear poised to promote Patrick Paul, who showed potential during his three rookie starts last season.
Not everyone agrees with this succession plan, however.
FOX Sports host Colin Cowherd recently presented an intriguing alternative in his mock draft, suggesting that standout tackle Will Campbell might fall to Miami at pick No. 13.
“I think he’s pretty good, not as good as Kelvin Banks. Again, you’re investing in Tua [Tagovailoa]. Tua has that injury concern. Go get an offensive lineman. You also lost a very good tackle in Terron Armstead. Just do this, go get it. I know it’s not sexy. You tried sexy with Jalen Ramsey and Tyreek Hill, how’s that workin’ out for you? Just go to the trenches and get a good left tackle,” Cowherd said on “The Herd,” via FinsXtra.
🎥 Colin Cowherd has the Miami Dolphins drafting LSU OT Will Campbell in his latest mock draft
“Tua has that injury concern, go get an offensive lineman… I know it’s not sexy. You tried sexy with Jalen Ramsey and Tyreek Hill, how’s that working out for you?” (@TheHerd) #GoFins pic.twitter.com/4sJCoiHCsx
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) April 17, 2025
Such a draft outcome would represent an ideal situation for the Dolphins.
Landing Campbell would address a critical need with a premium talent who is expected to be selected much earlier, perhaps as high as No. 4 overall by the New England Patriots.
Armstead’s retirement created a substantial void at left tackle that Campbell appears equipped to fill immediately.
A three-year starter at LSU, he brings an NFL-ready build at 6-foot-6 and 324 pounds, complemented by remarkable athleticism for his size.
Campbell’s athletic profile suggests he could excel in Miami’s zone-based blocking scheme.
His combination of physical tools and possible All-Pro ceiling makes him an appealing target should he remain available when the Dolphins make their selection.
