Demetrius John

Pronunciation: DUH-me-TREE-us 2025 REDSHIT FRESHMAN Academic All-Big Ten Played in six games 2024 REDSHIRT Did not play in a game and redshirted the season. HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Defensive lineman ranks: #49 (On3), #60 (ESPN), #98 (247Sports) State of Ohio ranks: #28 (On3), #33 (247Sports), #36 (ESPN), #42 (Rivals) Played for head coach Geron Stokes at Dublin Coffman Lettered twice at Westerville North and once at Dublin Coffman Totaled 125 tackles, 16.0 sacks, and 52 quarterback pressures during his high school career 2023 All-Ohio Second Team 2022 all-state honorable mention 2022 all-district first team Offers included Boston College, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, and West Virginia PERSONAL Born May 12, 2006 Son of Dalton and Jacque John Father is from Sierra-Leone One brother, Dalton John Jr. Chose Illinois because, “I love the family dynamic there is with the coaches and staff and how the school will set me up for success later on after football. I also love how connected the University is with the city and how impactful the program is to people.” Majoring in communication RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available.