Demarcus Waldrop Class: Senior Hometown: Pinson, Ala. High School: Pinson Valley Height / Weight: 5-11 / 3L Position: Linebacker Experience: 3L

2006 (Junior): Finished the season with 21 tackles, one caused fumble and one quarterback hurry in 12 games. He had two or more tackles in six games. Demarcus drew his first start of the season against Louisiana Monroe and was second on the team with six tackles. He also started at Arkansas and Florida. He had four tackles against Duke. He had two tackles, one forced fumble and one quarterback hurry against Florida International. He also had two tackles at LSU. Saw action on 252 snaps with a season-high 57 plays against Arkansas. He had four games with over 30 snaps.

2005 (Sophomore): Waldrop saw action in every game, participating in 225 snaps. His season high came against Utah State when he played 39 snaps. He had his best game against Utah State when he recorded five tackles including a half sack for minus two yards. He was also credited with a pass breakup.

2004 (Freshman): Demarcus played in every game, earning a start against Kentuck and 261 snaps on the season. He had 22 tackles, including four behind the line for 20 yards and one sack for 13 yards. He also had one fumble recovery, one forced fumble, one pass break-up and and two quarterback pressures. He had a career-high 10 tackles against South Carolina and a sack for 13 yards against Western Carolina. Demarcus earned the Woodrow Lowe Most Improved Linebacker award following spring practice.

2003 Redshirted

Prep: A four-year starter at Pinson Valley, Demarcus had 157 tackles, 15 sacks and two interceptions as a senior. His junior year, he turned in 142 tackles, nine sacks, 14 stops behind the line and three interceptions to earn All-Metro and All-State honors. He was also a star on the track team, finishing third in the 100-meter dash at the 6A state meet.

Personal: Demarcus is the son of Cheryl and Arthur Waldrop, Jr. Born 5-19-85. He is a Human Environmental Sciences major.