DeMonte Capehart

DeMonte Capehart
No. 90 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PositionDefensive tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-07-19) July 19, 2002
Hartsville, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight313 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High schoolIMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
CollegeClemson (2020–2025)
NFL draft2026: 5th round, 155th overall pick
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DeMonte Capehart (born July 19, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

Early life

Capehart was born on July 19, 2002 in Hartsville, South Carolina.[1] Capehart originally attended Hartsville High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his senior year.[2] As a senior, he was named a high school All-American by Sports Illustrated after recording 44 tackles and 5.5 sacks.[3] Capehart was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game. He committed to Clemson University to play college football.[4][5]

College career

Over his first four years at Clemson from 2020 to 2023, Capehart played in 34 games as a backup and had 30 tackles and two sacks. He returned to Clemson in 2024 as a starter for the first time.[6][7]

College statistics

Year Team Games Tackles
TotalSoloAstTFLSacks
2020Clemson 4 3 2 1 2 1.0
2021Clemson 5 0 0 0 0 0.0
2022Clemson 13 12 6 6 2 0.0
2023Clemson 12 15 12 3 5 1.0
2024Clemson 11 21 11 10 1.5 0.0
2025Clemson 12 21 12 9 3.0 1.0
Career 57 72 43 29 13.5 3.0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		313 lb
(142 kg)		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		6 ft 10+3⁄4 in
(2.10 m)		4.85 s1.71 s2.81 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Capehart was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round with the 155th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane (April 8, 2026). "The Beast: 2026 NFL Draft Guide". The Athletic. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ Writer, Scott Chancey schancey@florencenews com Morning News Prep Sports (July 12, 2019). "Hartsville football coach preparing for star's possible transfer to IMG Academy". SCNow.
  3. ↑ "Clemson Commitment Demonte Capehart is an SI All-American". SI. December 17, 2019.
  4. ↑ Clemson commit Capehart recruiting other in-state talent
  5. ↑ jdriggers@florencenews.com, JUSTIN DRIGGERS Morning News (December 18, 2019). "Capehart comes back to Hartsville to sign with Clemson". SCNow.
  6. ↑ Blau, Jon (August 6, 2024). "Clemson defensive tackle could be 'game-wrecker' for Tigers in 2024". Post and Courier.
  7. ↑ Carter, Derrian. "Clemson football's DeMonte Capehart back with team after weapons charge dismissed". The Greenville News.
  8. ↑ "DeMonte Capehart Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ "DeMonte Capehart College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  10. ↑ Smith, Scott (April 25, 2026). "Bucs Add Clemson DT DeMonte Capehart in Round Five, Tout Athletic Upside". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
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