Demarcus Gardner

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