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Demetrius
Knight Jr.

#44

CIN Bengals

6'2"

245lbs

Overall Grade '26

57.8

45th/69 - LBs

Snap Count '26

123

13th/109 - LBs

Tackles '26

9th/69 - LBs

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Demetrius

Knight Jr.

#44

CIN Bengals

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/21/2026

Demetrius Knight Jr. is a linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals who earned a 57.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 45th among 69 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 61.7 ranked 33rd among 69 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 50.6 ranked 57th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 57.5 ranked 52nd among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 13 solo tackles on the season. Knight Jr. generated 3 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 92.6 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 5 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Cincinnati Bengals

2025 - Present

South Carolina Gamecocks

2024

Charlotte 49ers

2023

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

2019 - 2022

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

9th/69 LBs

SACKS

17th/69 LBs

ASSISTS

21st/69 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

10th/69 LBs

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

92.6

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Total Snaps

123

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Demetrius
Knight Jr.

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