DemarcusGardner

High School
• Rated a 3-star by Rivals, 247sports and ESPN
• 247sports ranked him the 40th-best defensive back nationally
• A two-way standout at defensive back and wide receiver
• Helped Cedartown boast a 9-2 record with an appearance in the 2024 GHSA Class 4A playoffs
• Named the Region 7-AAAA All-Purpose Player of the Year after finishing his senior season with 42 tackles, a four interceptions, including three pick-sixes, along with four passes defended
• Offensively, 32 catches for 561 yards (17.5 yards per catch) with eight touchdowns and had eight rushes for 69 yards (8.6 yards per rush) and one score
• The all-purpose player also had eight kick returns for 204 yards and five punt returns for 49 yards
• Totaled 12 career interceptions
• As a junior, caught 33 passes for 793 yards and 11 touchdowns to go with 22 tackles, seven PBU and three interceptions and earned Player of the Year
• Had five interceptions as a sophomore
• Coached by Jamie Abrams
• Also participated in basketball and on the track team

Personal
• Born in Atlanta, Georgia
• Son of Lasandra Watkins and Rudolph Johnson
• Siblings are Patrick Gardner and Malika Johnson
• Major is undecided

Demarcus Says
• Nickname is “DG”
• After football he hopes to get into flipping houses
• The highlight of his life so far was playing in the state championship game when he was a sophomore and his brother was a senior
• Three words to describe him are silly, smart and caring
• His hobbies include playing basketball and bowling