Cade Denhoff DE/EDGE Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cade Denhoff DE/EDGE Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (69%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.3 DOB: 08/30/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (69%*) | |
| Age: 22.3 DOB: 08/30/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 45.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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46% |
| Pass Rush: |
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45% |
| Run Defense: |
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51% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#560
Position rank:
#95
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 543 | ||
ESPN RATING: 85/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Big Kat Bryant - UCF |
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79% |
| Janarius Robinson - Florida State |
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69% |
| Nate Matlack - Pittsburgh |
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58% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Cade Denhoff from Lakeland Christian High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Denhoff joined Clemson after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Denhoff saw action in just one game and played a total of one snap for the Tigers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2022 Denhoff played in 4 games and took part in 19 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
In 2023 as a junior Denhoff played in 12 games and contributed on 164 snaps. He recorded only 9 tackles, 3 assists while making 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 7 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Denhoff has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
- He explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays.
- Denhoff has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Denhoff has the speed to chase down ball carriers in pursuit.
- Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle player.
- Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and he quickly disengages with blockers and counters when his initial move stalls.
- His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Plays high and with poor balance and power. He’ll lose ground at the point of attack, and Denhoff doesn’t get the full benefit of his length.
- Denhoff struggles to shed blockers and doesn’t show ideal lateral movement skills. He also needs to make better use of his length and hands in the pass rush.
- He’s very much a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. Denhoff doesn’t play with ideal physicality, often failing to set the edge as a run defender.
Cade Denhoff percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cade Denhoff (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
594.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
100.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.