University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2026 Football Roster
DeMarco Ward
- Position:
- LB
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 215
- Hometown:
- Duluth, GA
- High School:
- Duluth
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2026 following his transfer from Memphis.
MEMPHIS (2025): Played in 11 games at linebacker, accumulating 55 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions and a forced fumble in his first season with the Tigers…had a 31-yard interception return for a touchdown in a win over Georgia State…logged a career-high 10 tackles in a win at Rice…earned an American Conference Weekly Honorable Mention.
FLORIDA STATE (2023-24): Played in 11 games over his two years as a Seminole…logged 12 tackles, four pass breakups and 0.5 tackles for loss…was a member of the 2023 ACC Championship team.
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport athlete at Duluth High School in Duluth, GA…in 29 career games he compiled 238 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, seven sacks, four fumble recoveries and an interception…as a senior, he rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries…helped the Wildcats reach the 7A State Playoffs…also played basketball and competed in sprints and hurdles for Duluth.
