Demetrius Knight
24-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
Snagged by Bengals in second round
The Bengals selected Knight in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 49th overall.
ANALYSIS
Knight (6-foot-2, 235 pounds) is not a big linebacker, but he ran well at the combine (4.58-second 40-yard dash) and stood out as a starter at both South Carolina and Charlotte. Knight's athleticism should pay off in coverage and make him a viable three-down linebacker next to Logan Wilson. In the wake of Knight's selection, the Bengals might move on from Germaine Pratt, the team's other incumbent three-down linebacker.
Knight (6-foot-2, 235 pounds) is not a big linebacker, but he ran well at the combine (4.58-second 40-yard dash) and stood out as a starter at both South Carolina and Charlotte. Knight's athleticism should pay off in coverage and make him a viable three-down linebacker next to Logan Wilson. In the wake of Knight's selection, the Bengals might move on from Germaine Pratt, the team's other incumbent three-down linebacker.
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Measurables Review
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How do Demetrius Knight's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.25 secCone Drill
7.12 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
32.63 in
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Fitting in perfectly in Cincy
Paul Dehner of The Athletic relays that Knight is viewed by players and coaches as a future leader for the Bengals' defense.
ANALYSIS
Knight was snagged by the Bengals in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 49th overall. With all the captains gone from last year's defensive group, Knight has stepped into a leadership role during spring practices and has seemingly earned a starting spot at linebacker alongside Logan Wilson. During his final season at South Carolina, Knight posted 82 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles.
Knight was snagged by the Bengals in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 49th overall. With all the captains gone from last year's defensive group, Knight has stepped into a leadership role during spring practices and has seemingly earned a starting spot at linebacker alongside Logan Wilson. During his final season at South Carolina, Knight posted 82 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles.