The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Clemson football defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 25.
Capehart, who is from Hartsville, South Carolina, was selected No. 155 overall in the fifth round.
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Here’s what Capehart brings to the Buccaneers, based on our own observations from his tenure at Clemson:
What DeMonte Capehart brings to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026 NFL Draft
Capehart, who is 6-foot-5, 313 pounds, lacks starting experience as he had to wait until his fifth season at Clemson to nab the position. Still, he is explosively athletic, running his 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in 4.85 seconds and posting a 33.5-inch vertical jump.
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs a 4.39 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs a 4.39 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the quarterback position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney gives a fist bump to former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson running back Adam Randall performs the wide receiver drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams performs the wide receiver drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson longsnapper Philip Florenzo performs the 3-cone shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson running back Adam Randall performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the 10-yard split during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs 4.57 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks reacts after performing 31 reps on the bench press during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams prepares for several drills during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive end Cade Denhoff performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson longsnapper Philip Florenzo performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum performs a 5.44 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs a 4.46 second 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick shoes during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Blue Boulware on the shoulders of his father, Clemson Tigers football linebacker coach Ben Boulware, looking toward the video screen showing live performs the bench press performances during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs the 40-yard dash during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the short shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Tristan Leigh during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser, left, talks with head coach Dabo Swinney during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney hugs former Tiger and current NFL New Orleans Saints player Bryan Breese during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney watches Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick walk by during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick hugs former Tiger and current NFL New Orleans Saints defensive player, during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick talks with Tyler Venables during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the broad jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the broad jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson long snapper Holden Caspersen performs the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Participants prepare to perform the vertical jump during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Clemson football Head Coach Dabo Swinney looks back at the video board performs the bench press during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods performs the 3-cone shuttle during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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KJ Henry and Bryan Breese, former Clemson Tiger football players now in the NFL, watch during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker performs the defensive position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive linemen Walker Parks and Walker Parks warm up for performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum and Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks performs the offensive line drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnick performs the quarterback position drill during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Ryan Lithicum speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Former Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks speaks to media during 2026 Clemson Pro Day in the Poe Indoor Facility at Clemson University in Clemson Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Capehart will be 24 years old when the 2026 NFL season starts, which limits his long-term ceiling, but he carries immense run-stuffing ability that can be useful as he rotates at defensive tackle.
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DeMonte Capehart highlights, strengths, weaknesses at Clemson
Capehart returned for his sixth season in 2025 to record 21 tackles, including a sack, and two pass deflections. He is powerful with good lateral movement to stress guards out and handle double-teams.
He is more of a run stuffer than a pass rusher at defensive tackle. Capehart also relies on power and motor over technique to win matchups but must improve his hand usage to be viable in the NFL.
DeMonte Capehart stats at Clemson
Here are Capehart’s across 57 games (12 starts):
72 tackles (13.5 for loss)
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at DCarter@usatodayco.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick Clemson’s DeMonte Capehart in 2026 NFL Draft