DeMonte Capehart

College Football Player

American Hartsville, South Carolina

Quick Info

ProfessionCollege Football Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth19/07/2002
Age23 years
BirthplaceHartsville, South Carolina

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryDefensive tackle for Clemson University Tigers. Top recruit from the 2020 class who was named a high school All-American by Sports Illustrated. Played as a backup for his first four years before becoming a starter in 2024. Granted an NCAA waiver to play a fifth season in 2025 after injuries limited his 2024 campaign.
Current StatusActive player, eligible for 2026 NFL Draft

Physical Stats & More

Height6'5"
Weight315 lbs
Jersey Number19
PositionDefensive Tackle

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolHartsville High School (transferred to IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida for senior year)
CollegeClemson University
Degrees
  • Bachelor's in Sports Communication (May 2024)
  • Graduate Certificate in Athletic Leadership (December 2024)
  • Master's in Athletic Leadership (December 2025)

Personal Life

Name Pronunciationduh-MON-tay

Career

College Career
SchoolClemson University
EnrollmentJanuary 2020
Years Active2020-2025
Games Played57 career games (12 starts)
Career Stats
Tackles88
Tackles for Loss13.5
Sacks3.0
Pass Breakups5
Forced Fumbles1
2025 Season
Games12 (6 starts)
Tackles29
Tackles for Loss3.0
Sacks1
Pass Breakups2
Honors
  • High School All-American (Sports Illustrated, senior year)
  • 2020 Under Armour All-America Game selection
  • ACC Academic Honor Roll (5 times)
  • All-ACC Academic Team (3 times)
  • NFF Hampshire Honor Society (2 times)
  • Three ACC championship squads
High School Career
Achievements44 tackles and 5.5 sacks as senior; 40 tackles and 19 tackles for loss during junior year; helped lead Hartsville High School to 12-1 record in junior season
SportsFootball and Basketball

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Lettered in both football and basketball at Hartsville High School
2. Credited with nine quarterback pressures in 2023, second-most among Clemson's interior linemen
3. Emerged as one of Clemson's most physical and disruptive interior linemen down the stretch in 2023
4. Received uncommon NCAA waiver to play fifth year after injury-plagued 2024 season
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