DeMonte Capehart DT Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
DeMonte Capehart DT Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (98%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (98%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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76% |
| Pass Rush: |
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69% |
| Run Defense: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#93
Position rank:
#14
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| College Games: 40 College Snaps: 526 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#26
Pos Rank:
#4
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 96/100
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| Ovr Rank: #54 Pos Rank: #7 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jordan Jefferson - LSU |
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81% |
| Ruke Orhorhoro - Clemson |
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75% |
| Gervon Dexter Sr. - Florida |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Hailing from Hartsville, South Carolina, Capehart made his mark at IMG Academy before joining Clemson. As a high school senior, he racked up 44 tackles, including 16 for loss and 5.5 sacks, earning first-team All-American honors from Sports Illustrated.At Clemson, Capehart's journey was marked by steady growth. His freshman year saw limited action, recording 3 tackles and a sack in 20 snaps. By his junior year, he'd increased his production to 13 tackles (2.0 for loss) over 83 snaps. In 2023, Capehart stepped up with 16 tackles (5.0 for loss), a sack, and a forced fumble across 179 snaps.
Standing at 6'5" and weighing 320 pounds, Capehart's frame is prototypical for an NFL interior defender. Born on July 19, 2002, he's shown academic prowess as well, earning his degree in sports communication and garnering multiple ACC Honor Roll selections.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Overwhelming power at the point of attack, consistently displacing blockers with explosive initial punch
- Exceptional two-gapping ability, stonewalling double teams and anchoring against the run
- Impressive athleticism for his size, showcasing good pad level and vertical burst as a pass rusher
- Heavy-handed striker who consistently knocks offensive linemen off balance
- Alignment versatility, capable of playing all along the defensive line
- Consistently plays with good leverage, getting hands under blockers' pads to uproot them
- Freakish ability to shed blocks, often tossing linemen to the ground
- Collapses the pocket with a powerful bull rush, creating interior pressure
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to keep his pad level low; pops upright and plays too tall, struggling to maintain leverage off the snap.
- Capehart struggles with leverage off the snap and plays too tall, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher.
- Capehart is a bit underpowered, often playing too high and struggling to hold the point of attack against double teams.
Scouting Report: Summary
Capehart's tape shows flashes of dominance that scream high level potential, but consistency issues and limited playing time muddy the waters. His raw power and athleticism jump off the screen, but the lack of refined technique raises red flags about his immediate impact at the next level.Best suited for a 4-3 under tackle or 3-4 defensive end role where he can use his explosive first step and raw power to penetrate and disrupt. Capehart's ability to two-gap and eat space will appeal to teams looking for a versatile chess piece along the defensive front. However, his current skillset likely limits him to early-down work as he develops a more diverse pass-rush repertoire.
The team that drafts Capehart will be betting on his elite physical tools and banking on coaching to unlock his full potential. With proper development, he could become a game-wrecking force in the trenches. However, his draft stock is likely to be tempered by the rawness of his game and the projection required to see him as an impact player at the next level.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
DeMonte Capehart percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate DeMonte Capehart (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
96.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0
*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.