DE / Clemson
Will Heldt
Clemson · Sr · 2026 film
One Liner
4yr Sr/3yr strt, INPU trans. — rare ht, vgd wt, gd AA, abv avg lgth — edge set, POA, size, pwr/str, mtr — open fld tkl, close, hips/COD, shed/UOH — cmpets w OB5 yr1; ceiling OB4 yr2
Summary
Aligned at DE for SCCL; rare ht, vgd wt, gd AA, abv avg lgth, INPU trans — vgd ablty to rush the passer with one arm free with vgd edge set; gd ps rush with vgd str and pwr/ablty to hold vgd POA; gd mtr, finishing plays and hustling to the ball; gd run defense closing gaps and abv avg tkling; minimal reps but shows gd cover/zn awr; vgd vers lining up at DT/DE, better suited as an OB at the next level, comfortable in a 2 point stance; vgd counter spin move leading to multiple sacks — needs to improve avg close with difficulty tkling in the open fld/getting easily beat by qks; shows avg hips and stiffness in COD; needs to improve pass rush vers with only bull rush and beating guys with speed in his bag; struggles with avg shed/UOH to fully get off blks to make tkls; — cmpets w OB5 yr1; ceiling OB4 yr2 w developmental upsde;
Vision
cmpets w OB5 yr1; rare sz; vgd edge set/POA; vgd str/pwr in pass rsh; gd mtr; gd run def/toughs; needs to improve avg open fld tkl/close; avg hips/stiffness/COD often getting beat by qks; avg shed/UOH struggling to not fully get off blks; ceiling OB4 yr2 w developmental upsde;
Trait grades
Critical factors
| Sz | 8 |
|---|---|
| AA | 6 |
| Str | 7 |
| Inst | 5 |
| Prod | — |
| Ftbl IQ | — |
| Lgth | 5 |
| Ply Spd | 5 |
| Toughs | 6 |
| Dur | — |
| Cmpet | 5 |
Position specifics
| Pass Rush | 6 |
|---|---|
| Get off/1st stp expl | 5 |
| Lev/Bend/Hips | 4 |
| Run Defense | 6 |
| UOH/Shed | 4 |
| POA/Edge Set | 7 |
| Range/Close | 5 |
| Tkling | 5 |
| Temperament/Mtr | 6 |
| Cover/Drop | 6 |
Games evaluated
| Opponent / season as recorded | Game mark |
|---|---|
| '26 LAST | = |
| '26 GASO | = |
| '26 NCUN | + |
+ Positive · = Neutral · − Negative. Opponent abbreviations and seasons are preserved from the notes.