University of Memphis Athletics
2025 Football Roster

Jersey Number 31
DeMarco Ward
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Duluth, Ga.
- High School:
- Duluth HS
- Prev School:
- Florida State
Honors
• American Conference Weekly Honorable Mention (9/22)
2023-2024 (at Florida State)
• Appeared in 11 games over two seasons as a Seminole
• Was a member of the 2023 Florida State team that went 13-1, securing an ACC Championship
• Recorded 12 total tackles (four solo) and registered 0.5 TFLs
• Recorded four passes defended.
• Was ranked as a three-star transfer by 247Sports
Prior to Memphis/Personal
• Native of Duluth, Georgia
• Played at Duluth HS under head coach Cam Jones
• Was a three-year contributor at Duluth, recording 238 tackles, 21.0 TFLs and 7.0 sacks
• Also recorded four fumble recoveries, one interception and five pass breakups
• Helped the Wildcats reach the 7A state playoffs
• Also played basketball and competed in sprints and hurdles for Duluth HS
• American Conference Weekly Honorable Mention (9/22)
2023-2024 (at Florida State)
• Was a member of the 2023 Florida State team that went 13-1, securing an ACC Championship
• Recorded 12 total tackles (four solo) and registered 0.5 TFLs
• Recorded four passes defended.
• Was ranked as a three-star transfer by 247Sports
Prior to Memphis/Personal
• Played at Duluth HS under head coach Cam Jones
• Was a three-year contributor at Duluth, recording 238 tackles, 21.0 TFLs and 7.0 sacks
• Also recorded four fumble recoveries, one interception and five pass breakups
• Helped the Wildcats reach the 7A state playoffs
• Also played basketball and competed in sprints and hurdles for Duluth HS
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