D.J. Campbell
Career Summary
D.J. Campbell is a Texas offensive lineman who became a multi-year starter for the Longhorns before joining the Miami Dolphins as a 2026 draft pick.
Campbell played 50 games and made 43 starts for Texas. Miami selected him in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and later announced that he had signed his rookie contract.
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Early Life
Campbell is from Arlington, Texas.
He attended Bowie High School before enrolling at the University of Texas.
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High School
Campbell played high-school football at Bowie High School in Arlington.
Texas listed Campbell as a 6-foot-3, 323-pound freshman offensive lineman from Arlington Bowie in its 2022 media guide.
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College Career
Campbell spent four seasons at Texas, primarily starting at right guard.
After appearing in seven games as a reserve in 2022, he started all 14 games in 2023, all 16 games in 2024 and all 13 games in 2025. Texas credited him with 50 career games and 43 starts.
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Path to the NFL
Campbell entered the 2026 NFL Draft after a durable college career at Texas.
He finished with 43 consecutive starts over his final three seasons and was named an All-SEC performer in 2025 before Miami selected him.
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NFL Career
The Miami Dolphins selected Campbell in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Miami chose the Texas guard with the 200th overall selection and announced his signing on June 2, 2026. NFL.com lists him as an active rookie guard for the Dolphins.
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Career Accomplishments
Campbell was part of award-recognized Texas offensive lines and earned 2025 All-SEC recognition.
Texas was a Joe Moore Award semifinalist in 2023 and finalist in 2024 during Campbell's starting tenure. Miami reported that he earned All-SEC honors in his final season.
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Playing Style
Campbell played right guard with a combination of experience, size and length.
Miami described him as a dependable offensive lineman and noted his 43 consecutive starts at Texas. At the 2026 combine, he measured 6-foot-3, 321 pounds with 34 1/4-inch arms.
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32487, 00-0041530, 9/24/2003, D.J. Campbell, Devon, Campbell
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