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2025 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about TONKA HEMINGWAY:
South Carolina | Hometown: Conway, SC | HT: 6027 | WT: 284 | 40 time: 5.02 | Hand: 0900 | Arm: 3338 | Wing: 8034
Three year starter. Has been a solid rotational player for the Gamecocks appearing in 61 games over five seasons. Was a defensive end early in his career. Somewhat of a “tweener” size-wise but has a solid frame and plus wingspan. Versatile, he’s lined up as a 5, 4, 4i, 3, 2, 2i, and 1 technique. Usually in a four point stance. Can get off the ball with explosion and quick feet working a gap. Has some pop with his hands and usually keeps them inside to gain separation from a block. Holds the point for the most part and flashes shed quickness and can be quick coming off a block to make a play inline. Covers ground on slant moves and can penetrate and disrupt in the backfield. Often used to stunt he shows lateral movement and agility to redirect into a gap and get upfield. Has lateral range to make plays along the front. Active hands as a pass rusher and flashes a powerful club move into an arm over among his arsenal. Often bullrushes initially and can get his hands up against quick throws. Has some tipped passes as a result. Get-off is inconsistent and can be late on the snap. Pad level can get upright and he struggles to get leverage on blocks. When the pad level is up his anchor lacks power and he can be turned and moved out. Pass rush is one dimensional with little in the way of a counter. Often stuck on the line. Has desirable versatility and projects well to a 3-4 defensive end who kicks inside in sub packages.
2024 Stats: 25 T, 4 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 PBU, 6 QBH, 1 FF, 1 FR (1 TD). Draft projection: 4th/5th round