Demetrius Knight Jr.
Demetrius Knight Jr. is a linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing #44. Demetrius played college football at South Carolina / Charlotte and was drafted in 2025 (round 2, pick 49). Listed at 6'2" and 247 lb.
Demetrius Knight Jr.: facts
- Team
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Position
- Linebacker (LB)
- Jersey number
- #44
- College
- South Carolina / Charlotte
- Draft
- 2025, round 2, pick 49 (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Born
- July 21, 2000 (age 26)
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 247 lb
- Rookie season
- 2025
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2025 draft picks in our database.
Demetrius Knight Jr.: career by team
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Bengals linebackers
- Barrett CarterLB · #49 · Clemson
- Brian Asamoah IILB · #53 · Oklahoma
- Joe Giles-HarrisLB · #43 · Duke
- Oren BurksLB · #42 · Vanderbilt
- Shaka HeywardLB · #50 · Duke
Also from South Carolina
- Adam PrenticeRB · Broncos
- Bam Martin-ScottLB · Panthers
- Chris LammonsDB · Colts
- D.J. WonnumLB · Lions
- Dalevon CampbellWR · Chargers
- Dante MillerRB · Giants
- Deebo Samuel Sr.WR · 49ers
- Ernest JonesLB · Seahawks
Drafted near Demetrius in 2025
- Terrance FergusonRound 2, pick 46 · TE
- Will JohnsonRound 2, pick 47 · DB
- Aireontae ErseryRound 2, pick 48 · OL
- Elijah ArroyoRound 2, pick 50 · TE
- Nic ScourtonRound 2, pick 51 · LB
- Oluwafemi OladejoRound 2, pick 52 · LB
Demetrius Knight Jr.: questions
What team does Demetrius Knight Jr. play for?
Demetrius Knight Jr. is on the Cincinnati Bengals roster (AFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 44.
What position does Demetrius Knight Jr. play?
Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Demetrius Knight Jr. go to college?
South Carolina / Charlotte. 35 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Demetrius Knight Jr. drafted?
In 2025, round 2, pick 49, by the Cincinnati Bengals.
How tall is Demetrius Knight Jr.?
6'2" (74 inches), 247 lb.
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