PHI Willie Lampkin
NFL player. Position: OL. Team: PHI.
Quick Facts
- Position: Guard/Center (versatile)
- Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
2026 Outlook
Oct 6 — Projected to start at left guard (O-line crisis): With Cam Jurgens in concussion protocol and unlikely to play Week 5, Lampkin is positioned to make his first career NFL start at left guard. His unusual lack of prototypical size (5'11", 290 lbs) has been offset by strong technique and leverage in training camp and preseason settings. The Eagles' O-line depth crisis (Lane Johnson retired, Tank Bigsby on IR, Jurgens out) creates an immediate opportunity for Lampkin to prove his preseason success translates to regular season play. Success here could establish him as a longer-term option despite his size concerns (per Taking stock of the Eagles' offensive line after Lane Johnson's retirement).
Preseason standout: Emerged as a surprise backup offensive lineman standout during 2026 preseason. Size concerns that followed him into the NFL diminished with each week as he won with leverage, technique, and effort. Showed versatility playing both guard and center, the kind of flexibility coaches value. Building momentum through preseason suggested he could be reliable depth option if injuries struck up front (per Willie Lampkin and Drew Kendall have emerged as preseason standouts - Eagles Wire).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup offensive lineman. Playing guard and center in preseason depth rotation.
Injury Status
Healthy heading into 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-08-24 — Willie Lampkin and Drew Kendall have emerged as preseason standouts (Willie Lampkin and Drew Kendall have emerged as preseason standouts)
- 2026-10-06 — Taking stock of the Eagles' offensive line after Lane Johnson's retirement (Taking stock of the Eagles' offensive line after Lane Johnson's retirement) — positioned to start LG in Week 5
- 2026-08-24 — Willie Lampkin emerges as Eagles preseason standout (Willie Lampkin and Drew Kendall have emerged as preseason standouts - Eagles Wire)