Clemson football defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart walked down the hill on Senior Day during the pregame ceremony against The Citadel on November 23, raising questions about his future plans.
However, Capehart, a graduate senior, isn’t focused on what comes next just yet. His attention remains on the 17th-ranked Tigers’ preparation for the ACC Championship matchup against No. 8 SMU in Charlotte this Saturday.
“Right now I’m focused on the ACC Championship and trying to finish as hard as we can,” Capehart said.
Capehart didn’t play in the Senior Day game due to an injury but returned to action last weekend against South Carolina, logging seven defensive snaps. Before that, he had missed three games after suffering an injury against Louisville on November 2.
This season, Capehart has started six of nine games, recording 20 tackles, including one for loss, along with two pass breakups and three quarterback pressures. Despite not being fully recovered, Capehart is determined to finish strong and contribute to his team’s ACC title hopes.