Demaris Peppers
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. High School: Fairley HS Height / Weight: 6-3 / 270 Position: Defensive Line

OVERVIEW: Earned a three-star rating from ESPN, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com and a two-star rating from Scout.com • ranked as the No. 34 overall prospect in Tennessee as well as the No. 115 defensive tackle prospect in the nation by ESPN • listed as the No. 118 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com • rated as the No. 23 overall prospect in Tennessee by Rivals.com.

ESPN ANALYSIS: Will play from a two and three-point stance, but is more explosive with his hand down • does a good job of firing out low and being able to consistently get pad-under-pad and play with leverage • flashes the ability to be active with his hands • as a pass rusher he can get to half-a-man and get under the shoulder and power his way up-field • can be tough inside.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fairley High School • made 57 total tackles as a senior and led Fairley with 11 sacks and 17 tackles for a loss • also caused one fumble, blocked one punt and recorded a safety as a senior • Fairley went 6-5 in 2012 including a 3-2 mark in district play • participated in the 2012 Toyota Tennessee East-West All-Star Game • coached by Rahnmann Slocum.

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: De-mare-E-uss