The University of Akron Athletics
2020 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 9
Demetrick Watts
- Position:
- LB
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 225
- Hometown:
- Riverside, Calif.
- High School:
- Hillcrest | Humboldt State
Granted a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA.
As a Redshirt Junior (2019): Played in three games with one start at linebacker ... had three tackles ... made two stops in the season opener at Illinois ... had a solo tackle at Central Michigan.
College: Played two seasons at middle linebacker at Humboldt State ... team captain ... as a sophomore in 2018, led team with 95 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks for a loss of 22 yards, two hurries, a break-up, and an interception ... as a redshirt freshman in 2018, played in nine games ... had 28 tackles, a sack, and a break-up.
High School: Three-year letterwinner at linebacker and running back for coach John Brandom at Hillcrest HS ... two-time All-River Valley League selection ... Citrus Belt League Athlete of the Year ... as a senior, had 120 tackles, 11 TFL, six sacks, 1100 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns ... participated in the 2016 California Classic All-Star game ... twice selected as the Linebacker MVP.
Personal: Born September 21, 1997 ... parents are Demetrick Watts and Kimberly Turner ... has two brothers– Darian and Charlie– and three sisters– Zhane, Mya, and Makayla ... organizational supervision major.
As a Redshirt Junior (2019): Played in three games with one start at linebacker ... had three tackles ... made two stops in the season opener at Illinois ... had a solo tackle at Central Michigan.
College: Played two seasons at middle linebacker at Humboldt State ... team captain ... as a sophomore in 2018, led team with 95 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 4.0 sacks for a loss of 22 yards, two hurries, a break-up, and an interception ... as a redshirt freshman in 2018, played in nine games ... had 28 tackles, a sack, and a break-up.
High School: Three-year letterwinner at linebacker and running back for coach John Brandom at Hillcrest HS ... two-time All-River Valley League selection ... Citrus Belt League Athlete of the Year ... as a senior, had 120 tackles, 11 TFL, six sacks, 1100 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns ... participated in the 2016 California Classic All-Star game ... twice selected as the Linebacker MVP.
Personal: Born September 21, 1997 ... parents are Demetrick Watts and Kimberly Turner ... has two brothers– Darian and Charlie– and three sisters– Zhane, Mya, and Makayla ... organizational supervision major.
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