Demetrius Watson
Defensive Tackle, Class of 2022
Fort Dorchester, North Charleston, SC
6-3, 275

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and NCAA recruiting dead period have stymied plenty of recruitments. Fort Dorchester (SC) 2022 defensive tackle Demetrius Watson is just now getting into his recruitment, but not because of those restrictions.

Earlier this month, Watson placed fourth in the South Carolina Class 5A state championships as a wrestler in the heavyweight division. It was another reminder of his athletic ability, which on the football field has translated to offers from Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Syracuse and Arizona State. But with wrestling having just concluded, Watson is just settling into his recruitment.

Though unable to visit with coaches and football programs, Watson said he doesn’t feel like he’s behind. Having just finished his sixth season on the mat, he believes the winter work will have him in better shape for football.

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