DeMonte Capehart
Clemson
Scouting Report

A mountain of a man who ragdolls centers and bullies guards on early downs, Capehart is the rare 313-pound interior defender who ran a 4.85 forty and posted a 9.97 RAS — the kind of physical specimen that makes scouts drool and coaches dream. His run defense is violent and immediate: a heavy initial punch resets the line of scrimmage, and when he gets a one-on-one against a center, it's usually over. The problem is everything else — his pass-rush toolkit begins and ends with the bull rush, his pad level is maddeningly inconsistent, and six years at Clemson produced just three career sacks and only 12 starts. You're drafting the body and betting on a coaching staff to build the player, which makes him a fascinating Day 3 gamble with legitimate rotational-starter upside if the technique ever catches up to the tools.

Strengths
Weaknesses
Pro ComparisonGervon Dexter Jr.

Steelers Depot's Kozora comp is apt — both are physically imposing IDL with elite measurables, inconsistent hand technique and pad level that limit their pass-rush effectiveness, but who carry starter upside if coaching unlocks the technical refinement. Capehart projects as the more reliable run defender of the two.

Trait Grades
🚀 Pass Rush
54
🧱 Run Defense
81
⚡ First Step
82
🤚 Hand Usage
56
🔥 Motor
74
🏋️ Strength
91
College Production (2025)
TFL
2.5
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