NFL Draft Profile: Dontay Demus Jr., Wide Receiver, Maryland Terrapins
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Pos: WR
Ht: 6025
Wt: 212
Hand: 0968
Arm: 3428
Wing: 7958
40: 4.57
DOB: 9/26/2000
Hometown: Washington, DC
High School: Friendship Collegiate
Eligibility: 2023
Dontay Demus Jr.
Maryland Terrapins
One-Liners
A big-bodied receiver who specializes in forcing defensive backs into false steps and early hip turns, Dontay Demus Jr. has starter potential in the NFL. That said, he must incorporate hand usage into his route running to reach his potential.
Evaluation:
A big-bodied deep threat, Demus Jr. specializes in separating from defenders with sharp, exaggerated route-running, along with dependable hands and phenomenal body control. He was leading the Big Ten in receiving in 2021 before an ACL injury ended his season prematurely, which made it an easy decision to return to College Park for one more year. Demus Jr. possesses great upside and is a matchup nightmare due to his size/speed combination. His length allows him to play above the rim but he can also stretch the field horizontally. He also boasts great value on special teams. While Demus Jr. expects to be fully recovered for the start of the season, how much that injury robs him of his burst and acceleration remains to be seen. That could ultimately determine where he lands come draft day. When healthy, sky is the limit and he could be viewed as a first round talent.
Background:
A big-bodied deep threat, Demus Jr. specializes in separating from defenders with sharp, exaggerated route-running, along with dependable hands and phenomenal body control. He was leading the Big Ten in receiving in 2021 before an ACL injury ended his season prematurely, which made it an easy decision to return to College Park for one more year. Demus Jr. possesses great upside and is a matchup nightmare due to his size/speed combination. His length allows him to play above the rim but he can also stretch the field horizontally. He also boasts great value on special teams. While Demus Jr. expects to be fully recovered for the start of the season, how much that injury robs him of his burst and acceleration remains to be seen. That could ultimately determine where he lands come draft day. When healthy, sky is the limit and he could be viewed as a first round talent.
Grades
3rd Round
