Members of the 2019 TAJ-Talented 10th Black College All-American Team.
During the month of February, (Black History Month) members of the All-American team will be featured on the UrbanmediaToday.com website daily. Today we spot light:
Morehouse College’s Demetrice Lofton: (Defensive Line)
#9 (Sophomore)
6’5″ 245lbs
Fairburn, GA
(Georgia Southern)
2019 First Team All -SIAC Conference Team
2019 SIAC Newcomer of the Year
Morehouse Head Coach Rich Freeman had to enjoy knowing Georgia Southern transfer Demetrice Lofton was part of the Maroon Tigers Defensive front. The Sophomore racked up 53 tackles, 21 tackles for loss , 11.5 Sacks, 1 Pass Break up, 12 Quarterback hurries and 3 Forced Fumbles.
DEMETRICE LOFTON
#9 | Defensive Line✅ National Sack Leader
✅ SIAC Defensive Player of Week (x2)
✅ Leads SIAC in tackles for loss
✅ 2nd – SIAC in forced fumbles
✅ Disrupting your backfield #DoItBIG #ForTheHOUSE #SIACFB19 | 🎨: @kchap512 pic.twitter.com/iPURQw1IHz
— Morehouse Football (@MorehouseFB) October 8, 2019
The young gladiator from Fairburn , Georgia had his most productive game on September 28,2019 against the Tigers of Savannah State.Despite Morehouse coming up on the short end of a 17-10 score , there is no doubt Lofton left it all on the field after a season high 12 tackles and 5 tackles for loss.
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR DEMETRICE LOFTON HIGHLIGHTS MAROON TIGERS SIAC FOOTBALL HONORS https://t.co/o1Y7IexC7U
— Morehouse Maroon Tigers (@MaroonTigers) November 22, 2019
There were other games where the Defensive End left his mark : Against Edward Waters he had a team high nine tackles and 3.5 Sacks. In the game against Benedict he gobbled up the Tigers Quarterback twice.
#Morehouse football’s defensive linemen, Demetrice Lofton, lived in the backfield, earning 3.5 sacks to accompany a game-high 9 tackles in yesterday’s victory over Edward Waters College. #DoItBIG #ForTheHOUSE | 📷: @kchap512 pic.twitter.com/cRdTllZS38
— Morehouse Maroon Tigers (@MaroonTigers) September 8, 2019
Speaking of sacks and tackles for loss, one of the most impressive stats that this young All American has to his credit is the 109 yards racked up as a result of his astounding 21 tackles for loss. Most defenders have a challenge getting 21 tackles for a season , let alone 21 tackles for loss. Look for this Maroon Tiger to Roar more in 2020.
