Adequate height with good frame and size. Good athletic ability with very good foot speed and explosiveness, good acceleration, foot quickness, lateral agility, balance, hand quickness, change of direction, solid flexibility, and hip fluidity. Displays good mental processing to diagnose and utilizes his very good foot speed and good acceleration to react and come downhill quickly at the point of attack for his assignment. Good versus the inside run, using his speed, quickness, explosiveness, and balance to be in position at his gap alignment and has the quickness to outmaneuver offensive linemen winning with speed, using his hands and a shoulder dip to shed blocks. Very good versus the outside run showing very good range to cover the edge of the field with his speed and lateral agility. Very good tackler who can generate explosiveness in a half step to stop the ball carrier and tackle through him. Solid pass rushing skills and can be blitzed against IOLs and OTs, using his speed and shoulder dip to put pressure on the QB. Shows good zone integrity in pass coverage, with good ability to key the QB’s eyes and step in front of the throw. Overall, a good prospect who has the athleticism to play at a D1 program and can be an early contributor at a DII program. Plays Linebacker but could be developed into a hybrid Safety/LB role which would be a better fit for his height and size. Finished the season with 97 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 16 QB pressures, 2 sacks, 4 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, and a State Championship.

Hudl / X

I have written on Demetrius a number of times now, and he is one of my favorite linebackers to watch. He is a leader on the field manning the middle of the Baron’s defense. He is all over the field and has 89 tackles on the season. Be sure to check out his profile and read what I have written on him previously. Be sure to keep an eye on him during the game.

Hudl / X

Demetrius has been on my radar for a while now, and I was excited to see him play in person. He has a very good frame with broad shoulders – what you look for in a linebacker. His game lived up to what I have written in the past, playing with speed and explosiveness. When I specifically would watch him, he was in a stacked LB position on defense. His gap integrity and processing make Blue Ridge a tough defense to run the ball on. You can view his 4 game highlight film from this year below.

Hudl / X

Demetrius is one where I watch his film and wonder why he has not received an offer yet. He has the athleticism to play D1 ball and is versatile to play any LB position as well as Safety. His film is too good to ignore. He has quick feet and hands, displays the speed needed to be successful at the next level and is a sure tackler who has no issue playing with physicality.

Hudl / X