Try-hard interior defender lacking the necessary size and length to fit cleanly into a position at the next level. Culpepper’s father, Brad, played for nine years in the NFL, so the bloodlines are strong. His sack total spiked in 2023 thanks to extended effort and a solid rush plan. Teams will need to take a look at his 2022 run defense to get a better feel for how he can play in a one-gapping scheme, as he was often overwhelmed against bigger blockers in 2023 when asked to read and react. Culpepper is unlikely to hear his name called on draft day and will be a long shot to make a roster.
