From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Cincinnati DT Dontay Corleone.
#2 DONTAY CORLEONE – 6-1, 335 POUNDS (RS SENIOR)
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Dontay Corleone | 6-1/335 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
– Exceptional build for a nose tackle with elite power, low center of gravity, and mass
– Heavy hands and grip strength to control blocks once engaged
– Quick first step, fires off the snap faster than most nose tackles
– Very strong lower body that generates push and anchor against linemen
– Dominant point of attack power that can reset the line of scrimmage
– Absorbs double teams and compresses gaps
– Excellent block recognition and ability to locate the ball
– Natural pad level creates consistent leverage wins
– Converts speed-to-power to push and collapse the pocket
– Violent hands as a pass rusher when his timing is right
– Effective on stunts and twists due to burst and mass
– High effort player with a competitive demeanor
– Durable workhorse to play a significant amount of snaps
– Leadership qualities are off the charts
THE BAD
– Below average length and wingspan compared to NFL interior linemen
– Lacks elite closing speed or pursuit range outside of the tackle box
– Appears to have tight hips and lateral agility due to mass distribution
– Can overcommit upfield and open cutback lanes
– Limited length makes it harder to shed blockers when they get inside his frame
– Very limited rush plan other than bull rushes, long-arms, and club moves at times
– Limited counter moves once the initial rush plan stalls
– Short arms make it hard for him to disengage from linemen on pass rush downs
– Most of his sacks are from second-effort and not technique-based
– Hand placement consistency can fluctuate
– Limited to playing as a nose tackle in a 3-4 defense or as an even front, run-plugging 1-tech
– Medical and injury concerns
– Play really dipped in 2025 after coming back from the ankle injury
– Will be 24 years old at the start of the season
– 34 career starts and has played in a total of 44 games in 5 years at Cincinnati University
– Career: 1,565 total snaps (1,258 A Gap, 279 B Gap, 20 over tackle)
– 123 total tackles (60 solo), 68 pressures, 17 TFL’s, 9.