{"id":291363,"date":"2026-07-08T16:55:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T20:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=291363"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T20:55:34","slug":"will-heldt-2027-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/07\/08\/will-heldt-2027-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Heldt 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will Heldt is the latest in a long line of Clemson<\/a> edge rushers hoping to become a first-round pick. The long and lean prospect has already earned such projections in early 2027 mock drafts<\/a>. Does the tape suggest yet another Clemson edge rusher who can go in the first round?<\/p>\n

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Will Heldt 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report<\/h2>\n

Measurables<\/h3>\n

Height: 6\u20196\u201d<\/p>\n

Weight: 260 lbs<\/p>\n

Statistics<\/h3>\n

2025: 46 tackles, including 15.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks.<\/p>\n

2024 (for Purdue): 56 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and 5 sacks.<\/p>\n

2023 (for Purdue): 12 tackles, including 1 tackle for loss.<\/p>\n

The Tape<\/h3>\n

Games Watched: LSU, Florida State, and at South Carolina.<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/h3>\n

Heldt is a prospect with a full skill set for the position. While many college edge prospects struggle against the run, Heldt is effective.<\/p>\n

At 6\u20196\u201d with long arms, Heldt uses them to his advantage and flashes the ability to drop his hips to help him disengage from blocks. Heldt plays with a high motor and makes plays because of it. He gives good effort when trying to set an edge and has had success in doing so.<\/p>\n

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Will Heldt's best trait is his motor. On this play, the left tackle seals him inside. Many would give up on a play that looks like it's going outside. Heldt keeps working and is there to make a tackle.#NFLDraft<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M4xTqpuZK5<\/a><\/p>\n

— Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n