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Draft Scouting Report

Pro Comparison: Duke Riley
Summary

Demetrius Knight Jr. is a former quarterback turned linebacker, although you'd never guess by the way he plays. That's because he's one of the biggest hitters in the linebacker class with easy speed to track down ball-carriers sideline-to-sideline.

About
  • 2023 (at Charlotte): First team All-AAC
  • 2024: Co-led South Carolina in forced fumbles, tied for fourth-most in SEC (three)
Strengths
  • Violent. One of the biggest hitters in the draft class
  • Former quarterback who sees the game like one still
  • Massive wingspan to wrap up ball-carriers
Weaknesses
  • Long speed better than twitch. Not elusive enough to play around blocks
  • Already 25 years old
  • Nose for the football is average. Shows in tackle numbers
Combine Data
  • 40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
  • Bench press: 22 reps
  • Vertical jump: 31-5 inches
  • 20-yard shuttle run: 4.25 seconds
  • Broad jump: 9 feet, 10 inches
  • 3-cone drill: 7.12 seconds

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-2, 235 lbs
Birthplace: Locust Grove, GA
Age: 25
Class: Senior