Todd McShay highlights concern in Will Heldt, how he stacks up as NFL prospect

Clemson took a big-time transfer in DE Will Heldt to add to what’s already a stacked defense, especially along the line, for the Tigers. As a prospect for next year’s draft, though, Todd McShay sees a lot of work for him to do by the time next spring comes around.

Previewing the Clemson defense recently on ‘The McShay Show’, McShay, along with Steve Muench, mentioned Heldt, who transferred in this offseason from Purdue. He noted the odd time he had assessing him and his tape with some concerns coming off how he played at points with the Boilermakers.

“He was one of the weirder evaluations,” said McShay.

“He’s the Titanic changing directions…We’re also going to be honest. Like, he’s not great versus the run. He gets sucked inside too much. He gets whacked down. He plays too high because he’s 6’6″, which happens. But then, when you go to change directions because you’ve lost discipline?” McShay continued. “Like, there’s some stuff that’s got to be worked out in his game. He’s got to play with better leverage. He’s got to be more (instinctual)”…

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