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Welcome Demetrius Knight - pally - 04-25-2025
a 25-year-old linebacker with comparisons to Germaine Pratt the man he is likely to replace. He was a team captain in his only year at SC and apparently is a clubhouse leader. Was he the best choice in round 2...probably not with what we know now. Hopefully time will prove us wrong
Zac Taylor on Demetrius Knight: “It felt a lot like waiting for Logan (Wilson) a couple years ago.”
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) April 26, 2025
“A mature leader.”
Zac Taylor on Demetrius Knight: "I think this is one who can come in and compete and contribute immediately."
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) April 26, 2025
"I love everything about this guy."
No. 49: Bengals draft Demetrius Knight II
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) April 26, 2025
Knight gave this answer back in December on why he opted to *play* in South Carolina’s bowl game
? @JuliaWesterman pic.twitter.com/NTfsqxLJGN
RE: Welcome Demterious Knight - Clark W Griswold - 04-25-2025
Mature is an understatement
RE: Welcome Demterious Knight - pally - 04-25-2025
Al Golden on Knight: "The first thing that jumps out is his character, makeup and ability to become a captain in a short time frame. He was the MVP of one of the best defenses in the country."
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) April 26, 2025
"This guy is hard to find. They just don't make them this long. He has played at 245.…
Golden: "I was waiting for this pick for 17 picks right now. I was waiting for Demetrius. We are very fortunate to have him."
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) April 26, 2025
Talks about how Knight really complements what Logan Wilson does well.
"Gives us a lot of versatility. Couple that with what we did last night with…
RE: Welcome Demterious Knight - FormerlyBengalRugby - 04-25-2025
Had players I would have preferred, like Watts, but not upset with the pick.
I was pulling for the Bengals to draft two linebackers, so one is off the board.
RE: Welcome Demterious Knight - M.W. - 04-25-2025
Big, fast, defenders are good. Hopefully we now have the coaching staff to develop young guys. I am just happy they are addressing the odious defense.
RE: Welcome Demterious Knight - phil413 - 04-25-2025
That pick was in quick, that's what I hate, should have dealt back. Trying to look at positive of this bad value pick, they have a possible NFL ready ILB to free up Pratt's contract. They can call a guard or use this toward Trey's raise to pay less or have one less year. I'm scared they won't improve guard, I wouldn't have minded taking BPA over guard or Watt but we're here instead. I know we should give this a shot but this is a D grade that they didn't deal back.
RE: Welcome Demterious Knight - Nate (formerly eliminate08) - 04-25-2025
I wanted Demetrious Knight as our Viper, he is not like Pratt, stupid comparison. I thought we could get this guy in the 4th round because
of his age and kept looking for him in my Mocks but he was never there. Great speed, great smarts and will start next to Logan right off the
bat coming off the edge when needed, he wasn't used as a blitzer much from what I understand at SC.
I wanted us to draft Guard here though, Ratledge or Watts the FS. I like the player, not where he was taken, we could of traded back and
gotten him pretty sure. But the player is not the one to hate on here at all. All you guys are going to like Knight if he can stay healthy.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - THE PISTONS - 04-25-2025
(04-25-2025, 09:40 PM)M.W. Wrote: Big, fast, defenders are good. Hopefully we now have the coaching staff to develop young guys. I am just happy they are addressing the odious defense.
He's not fast.
- Short-area and lateral twitch appear to be average.
- Can become impatient during scrape and trigger.
- Below-average burst limits pursuit success from back side.
- Might not have enough speed for man coverage as a pro.
- Below-average elusiveness and production as blitzer.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - THE PISTONS - 04-25-2025
You all keep talking about his speed. That's not what his scouting report says. Speed is a question.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - Nate (formerly eliminate08) - 04-25-2025
(04-25-2025, 09:45 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: You all keep talking about his speed. That's not what his scouting report says. Speed is a question.
BS, he hit 22 MPH ON THE ***** FIELD last year, not in a forty without pads....
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - FormerlyBengalRugby - 04-25-2025
(04-25-2025, 09:42 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I wanted Demetrious Knight as our Viper, he is not like Pratt, stupid comparison. I thought we could get this guy in the 4th round because
of his age and kept looking for him in my Mocks but he was never there. Great speed, great smarts and will start next to Logan right off the
bat coming off the edge when needed, he wasn't used as a blitzer much from what I understand at SC.
I wanted us to draft Guard here though, Ratledge or Watts the FS. I like the player, not where he was taken, we could of traded back and
gotten him pretty sure. But the player is not the one to hate on here at all. All you guys are going to like Knight if he can stay healthy.
An analyst mentioned his age was a concern, but another noted the Bengals window is now, not when Knight would be looking for a second contract.
Something I had not considered.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - NATI BENGALS - 04-25-2025
1. Henrickson insurance
2. Pratt insurance
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - Frank Booth - 04-25-2025
(04-25-2025, 09:45 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: You all keep talking about his speed. That's not what his scouting report says. Speed is a question.
let the fans be delusional. Who dey!
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - 2MinutesHate - 04-25-2025
He will be 26 by the time the playoffs start.
I see Mike Brown is alive and well. Weird.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - BoomerFan - 04-25-2025
(04-25-2025, 09:48 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: 1. Henrickson insurance
2. Pratt insurance
If we don't get a Guard soon we might need Burrow insurance.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - Big Boss - 04-25-2025
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RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - leonardfan40 - 04-25-2025
(04-25-2025, 09:53 PM)2MinutesHate Wrote: He will be 26 by the time the playoffs start.
I see Mike Brown is alive and well. Weird.
Bengals putting all that money into the offense. Won’t be able to afford many 2nd contracts on D. If he can step in right away and give 4 solid years that’s a great pick.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - Whatever - 04-25-2025
(04-25-2025, 09:45 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: You all keep talking about his speed. That's not what his scouting report says. Speed is a question.
I mean, he ran 4.58 in the 40. That's pretty fast for a LB.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - samhain - 04-25-2025
Play style or some such shit. Never heard that term pimped as much as I did last night, but play style. Yeah.
RE: Welcome Demetrius Knight - Bengalbug - 04-25-2025
https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Demetrius-KnightII-LB-GeorgiaTech
3rd ranked linebacker here…
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Jalon Walker Head Shot
Jalon WALKER
LB Georgia
87.4
#2
Jihaad Campbell Head Shot
Jihaad CAMPBELL
LB Alabama
87.0
#3
Demetrius Knight Jr. Head Shot
Demetrius KNIGHT JR....
LB South Carolina
85.9
#4
Carson Schwesinger Head Shot
Carson SCHWESINGE...
LB UCLA
85.2
#5
Chris Paul Jr. Head Shot
Chris PAUL JR.