The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Demetrius Knight Jr., featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Demetrius Knight Jr.’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Demetrius Knight Jr. is a seasoned linebacker with a robust frame and notable arm length, bringing extensive experience from tenures at Georgia Tech, Charlotte, and South Carolina.
His adeptness in reading plays allows him to position himself effectively, while his strength and hand technique enable him to shed blockers and disrupt offensive schemes.
Knight’s versatility is evident in his ability to contribute both in coverage and as a blitzer, showcasing a well-rounded skill set. However, concerns regarding his age and agility may impact his draft stock.
Overall, Knight’s maturity, football intelligence, and physicality make him a compelling prospect for teams seeking a dependable linebacker, and his explosiveness testing showcases the dynamic downhill flair he provides on top of everything else.
Demetrius Knight Jr.’s NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Knight landed in Round 4 with the 120th overall pick.
And in CSN’s recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft for Day 2, Bjorn Bergstrom had this to say about Knight’s selection to the Indianapolis Colts in Round 3 with the 80th pick:
Knight Jr. isn’t the most athletic linebacker in the class, but he has tremendous vision in seeking out ball carriers.
The Colts need depth at the linebacker position, and Knight Jr. gives them exactly that.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Demetrius Knight Jr.
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Indianapolis Colts
- Tennessee Titans
- San Francisco 49ers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Demetrius Knight Jr.’s NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6015
- Weight: 235 pounds
- Position: Linebacker
- School: South Carolina
- Arm: 3258
- Hand: 1000
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.58
- 10-Yard Split: 1.58
- Broad Jump: 9’10”
- Vertical Jump: 31.5″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.25
- 3-Cone Drill: 7.12
- Bench Reps: 22
Demetrius Knight Jr.’s College Stats
Career:
- Games: 61
- Solo Tackles: 131
- Assists: 98
- TFL: 17
- Sacks: 4.5
- PBU: 7
- FR: 1
- FF: 5
2024:
- Games: 13
- Solo Tackles: 57
- Assists: 25
- TFL: 8
- Sacks: 2.0
- PBU: 1
- FR: 0
- FF: 3
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