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Demetric Felton

Felton with the Cleveland Browns in 2021
No. 25 – Washington Commanders
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1998-07-16) July 16, 1998 (age 27) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Great Oak (Temecula, California)
College:	UCLA (2017–2020)
NFL Draft:	2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 211
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2021) Cincinnati Bengals (2023)* Chicago Bears (2024)* Indianapolis Colts (2024)* Chicago Bears (2024)* Washington Commanders (2025–present)*
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021) Second-team All-Pac-12 (2020)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Rushing yards: 20 Rushing average: 2.5 Receptions: 20 Receiving yards: 189 Receiving touchdowns: 2 Return yards: 452
Player stats at PFR

Demetric Felton Jr. (born July 16, 1998) is an American professional football player. He is a running back for the Washington Commanders in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the UCLA Bruins. The Cleveland Browns chose him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Football

Demetric Felton Jr. grew up in Temecula, California. He went to Great Oak High School. During his senior year, he was a star player. He ran for 1,347 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. After high school, he decided to play college football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

College Football Career

Felton started his college career at UCLA in 2016. He took a "redshirt" year, which means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using up a year of his playing eligibility.

In 2017, he played in 12 games. He ran for 75 yards and scored one touchdown. In 2018, he played as a wide receiver. He started eight of 12 games, catching 20 passes for 207 yards and one touchdown. In 2019, he continued to show his skills. He ran for 331 yards and caught 55 passes for 594 yards, scoring a total of five touchdowns.

In 2020, Felton became UCLA's main running back. He had an amazing game against Arizona, running for 206 yards. He finished the season as one of the top rushers in the Pac-12 Conference. He was also named to the second-team All-Pac-12 team.

Professional Football Journey

Demetric Felton Jr. was picked by the Cleveland Browns in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the 211th player chosen overall. He signed a four-year contract with the Browns in May 2021.

Time with the Cleveland Browns

Felton had a great start with the Browns. He showed he could play as a running back, receiver, and kick returner. He scored his first professional touchdown in September 2021. Because of his strong performance, he was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He played for the Browns until August 2023.

Moving to Other Teams

After leaving the Browns, Felton joined the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad in August 2023. His contract with them ended in January 2024.

In July 2024, he signed with the Chicago Bears for a short time. He was then claimed by the Indianapolis Colts in August 2024, but was later released. He returned to the Chicago Bears' practice squad in December 2024.

Joining the Washington Commanders

Felton signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL) in December 2024. Soon after, in January 2025, he signed a contract with the Washington Commanders of the NFL. He is currently an active player for the Commanders.

NFL Career Stats

Felton's career stats show his contributions as both a runner and a receiver.