University of Cincinnati defensive tackle Dontay Corleone announced he’s entering the 2026 NFL draft after playing the past four seasons with the Bearcats.
“I can’t put into words how amazing my five years were at Cincinnati. It has been a roller coaster, but I feel extremely blessed to have made it to the end,” Corleone wrote.
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Corleone thanked his coaches from middle school through his college experience, as well as the Bearcats’ academic support staff, the medical staff, his teammates and UC fans.
Nicknamed “The Godfather,” Corleone starred at Colerain High School, about 10 miles from UC. Corleone was named the GMC’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, as well as Div. I first-team all-Ohio.
Corleone has played in 10 games as a senior this season for the Bearcats.
As a redshirt sophomore in 2023, Corleone was an Associated Press preseason All-American first-teamer on watch lists for the Outland trophy, Bronko Nagurski trophy, Walter Camp Player of the Year award and Chuck Bednarik award.
Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Dontay Corleone against Arizona
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