Pittsburgh Panthers#31 · LB DeMarco Ward
86 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Duluth, GA
DeMarco Ward is a LB (#31) for Pittsburgh, from Duluth, GA. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 10
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 10
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 11
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 13
Frame 10
Experience 13
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2026 season
20
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
DeMarco Ward career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PITT | 5 | 20 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MEM | 10 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | FSU | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 20 | 79 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | at Virginia Tech | W 35-33 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Bucknell | W 59-0 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 17 | vs Syracuse | W 27-13 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs UCF | W 12-7 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Sep 5 | vs Miami (OH) | W 59-14 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPittsburgh LB: #31
- ClassJunior
- HometownDuluth, GA
DeMarco Ward: Pittsburgh LB profile and stats
DeMarco Ward is a LB (#31) for Pittsburgh, from Duluth, GA. This profile tracks DeMarco Ward's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Pittsburgh roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Pittsburgh sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
DeMarco Ward in the news
All newsPreviewNorth Carolina at Pittsburgh: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: North Carolina visits Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapPittsburgh edged Virginia Tech 35-33 (Week 5, 2026)Pittsburgh edged Virginia Tech 35-33 at Lane Stadium. Now Pittsburgh is 5-0, 2-0 in ACC play, and Virginia Tech is 4-1, 1-1 in ACC play.2026-10-02RecapPittsburgh beat Bucknell 59-0 (Week 4, 2026)Pittsburgh beat Bucknell 59-0 at Acrisure Stadium. Now Pittsburgh is 4-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and Bucknell is 1-4.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does DeMarco Ward play for?
DeMarco Ward plays for Pittsburgh, wearing #31 at LB.
What position does DeMarco Ward play?
DeMarco Ward is a LB for Pittsburgh.
How tall is DeMarco Ward?
DeMarco Ward is 6-1 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is DeMarco Ward in?
DeMarco Ward is listed as a junior on the Pittsburgh roster.
Where is DeMarco Ward from?
DeMarco Ward is from Duluth, GA.
How many tackles does DeMarco Ward have?
DeMarco Ward has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.