DeMonte Capehart

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Selected by the Buccaneers as a fifth-round pick (155th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft.

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Selected by the Buccaneers as a fifth-round pick (155th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE:

Appeared in 57 career games across six seasons (2020-25) at Clemson University, totaling 72 tackles (13.5 for

loss), 3.0 sacks, five passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Helped Clemson capture three ACC Championships (2020, 2022 and 2024) while advancing to four College Football Playoff appearances during his collegiate career.

Appeared in 12 games during the 2025 season, producing 21 tackles (3.0 for loss), two passes defensed and 1.0 sack.

Played in 12 games in 2024, logging 21 tackles (1.5 for loss) and two passes defensed, helping Clemson rank among the ACC leaders in total defense and rushing defense.

Saw action in 13 games during the 2023 season, recording 15 tackles (5.0 for loss), 1.0 sack and one forced fumble while emerging as a key contributor along Clemson's defensive front.

Appeared in 13 games in 2022, recording 12 tackles (2.0 for loss).

Saw time in nine games between his first two seasons at Clemson from 2020-21, combining to record three tackles (2.0 for loss) and 1.0 sack.

PERSONAL:

Attended Hartsville High School (Hartsville, S.C.) before transferring to IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) for his senior season.

Was a consensus four-star recruit and ranked among the nation's top defensive tackle prospects in the 2020 recruiting class.

Earned his bachelor's degree in sports communication from Clemson in May 2024.

Completed a graduate certificate in athletic leadership in December 2024 before earning his master's degree in athletic leadership in December 2025.

Was a two-time National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society selection.