Hall of Fame
Demetrius Green was a three time All-Conference selection and the 2011 SAC Defensive Player of the Year, demonstrating elite performance and discipline throughout this career. The linebacker finished his career with 291 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and a pair of interceptions. During that 2011 season, Green led the team with 77 total tackles (51 solo, 21 asst.) and was tops with 8.0 tackles for loss.Â
Green played in 40 games during his distinguished Bear career, helping lead Lenoir-Rhyne to their first ever NCAA playoff victory against Fort Valley State in 2012. He was a team captain in both 2011 and 2012. His leadership was instrumental in turning the Bears into a national power, going from a 5-6 record his freshman year to a 9-3 mark during his senior year.Â
Demetrius, his wife Heather, and their four kids currently reside in Cedartown, Georgia, where he is a Warehouse Operations Manager for the Target Corporation.Â
