The native of Locust Grove, GA., will have his hands full for the foreseeable future. As a rookie, Knight could slot in as a starter alongside linebacker Logan Wilson. Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden said that having an older prospect wasn't a detriment considering all the other things Knight brings to the Bengals.

South Carolina football shared Demetrius Knight Jr.'s reaction: "If you watch one 'call' video, watch this one," the caption read. "What a moment."

Demetrius Knight Jr. speaks during his first in-person interview as a Cincinnati Bengal after being picked in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.