Dontay Corleone Goes Undrafted Amid Medical and Physical Concerns

Cincinnati defensive tackle Dontay Corleone fell to the undrafted ranks in the 2026 NFL Draft despite being projected as a potential Day 3 pick. Sources with NFL teams indicate that medical concerns and physical limitations played a major role in his slide.

Corleone, who played for the University of Cincinnati, had 9.5 sacks over three seasons but posted just 14 tackles in 2025. His inconsistent production at the end of his college career raised red flags for scouts. Team sources say that a blood clot issue was a significant factor in the decision-making process for NFL teams.

In addition to the medical concerns, Corleone's lack of height and length made it difficult for him to project as a long-term starter in the NFL. “He has some skill set limitations,” one source said. “The combination of medical and physical traits made teams pass.”

Corleone, who had been generating media buzz over the past few seasons, has yet to sign with an NFL team. He may need to take part in a try-out or sign with a team on a tryout basis to prove he can stay healthy and compete for a roster spot during training camp.

The 2026 NFL Draft saw many surprises, but Corleone’s fall to undrafted is one of the more unexpected drops. He was once considered a potential mid-round pick but ultimately failed to meet the expectations of NFL evaluators.

With the draft in the books, Corleone now faces an uphill battle to make an NFL roster. His next move will likely come in the coming weeks as teams finalize their training camp rosters and sign undrafted free agents.