Kentucky Wildcats#28 · DB Demarcus Gardner
58 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 177 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Cedartown, GA
Demarcus Gardner is a DB (#28) for Kentucky, from Cedartown, GA. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 7
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 6
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 7
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 4
Frame 4
Experience 10
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Demarcus Gardner career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UK | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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45
13
10
16
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30
16No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs South Alabama | W 45-21 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Alabama | L 17-45 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKentucky DB: #28
- ClassSophomore
- HometownCedartown, GA
Demarcus Gardner: Kentucky DB profile and stats
Demarcus Gardner is a DB (#28) for Kentucky, from Cedartown, GA. This profile tracks Demarcus Gardner's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kentucky roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kentucky sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Demarcus Gardner in the news
All newsPreviewLSU at Kentucky: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: LSU visits Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapKentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 (Week 5, 2026)Kentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Kentucky is 4-1, 2-1 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapKentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 (Week 4, 2026)Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field. Now Kentucky is 3-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and South Alabama is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Demarcus Gardner play for?
Demarcus Gardner plays for Kentucky, wearing #28 at DB.
What position does Demarcus Gardner play?
Demarcus Gardner is a DB for Kentucky.
How tall is Demarcus Gardner?
Demarcus Gardner is 6-0 and weighs 177 lb.
What year is Demarcus Gardner in?
Demarcus Gardner is listed as a sophomore on the Kentucky roster.
Where is Demarcus Gardner from?
Demarcus Gardner is from Cedartown, GA.
How many tackles does Demarcus Gardner have?
Demarcus Gardner has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.