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Miami Dolphins: Sign Former 5-Star Recruit to a Contract
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The Miami Dolphins addressed their interior offensive line depth in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting former Texas Longhorns five-star recruit D.J. Campbell 200th overall. Campbell enjoyed a strong four-year stint with the Longhorns, starting 43 of 50 games at right guard. He had a solid senior campaign, allowing 18 pressures and one sack while improving at run blocking with a 73.6 run-blocking grade across 13 games, earning Third-Team All-SEC honors.
In his rookie season, Campbell will compete for the swing guard role and could potentially vie for the starting right guard position against Jonah Savaiinaea.
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The Miami Dolphins signed a former 5-star recruit to a contract
Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman DJ Campbell (52) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Dolphins announced on Tuesday they have officially signed D.J. Campbell to a four-year rookie contract. Spotrac projects his deal to be worth $4.652 million, with a $272,644 signing bonus and $272,644 guaranteed. In addition, they project Campbell's cap hits to be $953,161 in 2026, $1,118,161 in 2027, $1,223,161 in 2028, and $1,348,161 in 2029.
Here's Lance Zierlein's scouting report
Mar 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NFL Network Draft media analyst Lance Zierlein during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
"Three-year starter at right guard with experience against NFL-caliber talent. Campbell is tough, strong and smart, but there are clear athletic limitations that create scheme-dependence and could limit his upside. He lacks functional bend and fluidity in space, which limits his range. He's adept as a second-phase run blocker, with enough technique to neutralize and sustain in-line. He can also drop a sudden anchor to slow bull rushers. Campbell projects as a gap-scheme guard who can provide depth."
He projects as an average backup.
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