2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Duke Clemens, OC, UCLA

Duke Clemens is an exceptional blocker who does good job keeping rushers at bay. Hula Bowl scout Syrus Amirian breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Clemens as an NFL Prospect in this article.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Duke Clemens
School (Code)	CALA
DOB, Class Yr	12/24/2000, Senior
Height, Weight	6030, 287lb
40 Yd Dash	5.30
Arms, Hands	3134, 0938
Position/Depth	C 1/2
Honors/Captainship
Season Viewed (yr)	2021/22
Games Watched	Colorado 21, Hawaii 21, USC 21, S Alabama 22
Scout Name / Date	Syrus Amirian

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	6 GP (314 snaps)
2021	12 GP, started C last 8 games (749 snaps)
2020	5 GP, started first 3 games at RG (227 snaps)
2019	9 GP, started last 8 games (513 snaps)

Player Summary:

Starter at Center, Sr. Has good height and below-average weight for the Center position. Although he has below-average weight, he has good feet and can move well. He has decent athleticism and above-average strength. Currently weighing in at 287, he has some room to grow/add more strength. He is pretty proportionate with a nicely built upper and lower body. As a pass protector, he is fine. He has a wide base along with good balance. He does a good job sinking his hips and gaining/using leverage. He does an honorable job getting his hands inside the defender and a great job latching onto them. He does a good job keeping rushers within his feet. He has a bad habit of leaning slightly forward in his stance and ducking his head at times. As a run blocker, he is above-average. He is quick off the ball and does an adequate job moving out in front. He is satisfactory at pulling. He usually gets to the 2nd level and does an above-average job opening up room there. His good movement helps him out there in those situations.

Scheme Fit:

Center

Power Statement:

Duke is a fine player in both the run and pass game. I do not think that he will be able to add much value to an NFL team in the next year or two. However, with proper development over the next few years, I can see him adding value to an NFL team as a reserve C.