Willie Lampkin C North Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Willie Lampkin C North Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
SUB-POSITION: Guard/Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 01/22/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 5.20 seconds (62%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SUB-POSITION: Guard/Center | |
Last Updated: 01/22/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 5.20 seconds (62%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 73.4 / 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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81% |
Run Blocking: |
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78% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#175
Position rank:
#30
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College Games: 48 College Snaps: 3211 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Jacob Gall - Baylor |
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75% |
Michael Maietti - Missouri |
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68% |
Grant Gibson - North Carolina State |
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63% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Willie Lampkin from Lakeland High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Lampkin opted to join Coastal Carolina.In 2020 as a freshman Lampkin saw action in 12 games and played a total of 793 snaps for the Chanticleers. He allowed 6 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack while playing at left guard.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and a total of 779 snaps. He conceded just 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack while playing at left guard.
In 2022 as a junior Lampkin saw action in 12 games and totaled 823 snaps. He gave up 6 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack while playing at center.
After season's end Lampkin transferred to North Carolina where as a senior Lampkin saw action in 10 games and played a total of 746 snaps for the Tar Heels. He allowed 8 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing most of his snaps at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Lampkin will have a chance to develop as a right tackle or possibly inside at guard, where Lampkin could be an interesting prospect for a zone-blocking team. If nothing else, that versatility is enough to make him at least a quality reserve.
- In the run game, he comes off the snap quickly and is excellent with hand placement. He understands angles, and he displays impressive footwork in moving to the second level, usually getting in position to deliver blocks.
- Shows a good feel for combo blocks, and he displays good quickness and flexibility when moving to the second level, capable of sealing the back side on reach blocks
- Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to recognize and react to twists and stunts up front, and he shows a good sense of timing on combo blocks.
- Takes much more pride in the run game, where he plays through the whistle with tremendous physicality.
- Has the natural power to move defenders at the point of attack. He also has the agility and speed to get out in front and land blocks at the second level. Lampkin also shows a good understanding of angles when climbing to the second level.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Finesse blocker with average arm length who doesn't use his hands well to win at the point of attack.
- As a pass protector, Lampkin gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.
- His kick slide is inconsistent, and he’ll often set too high; he’ll get pushed around by speed-to-power guys in the NFL.
How other scouting services rate Willie Lampkin (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
175.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0
*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.