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Atlanta Falcons defensive back DeMarcco Hellams #23 poses for a headshot at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. On Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

DeMarcco Hellams

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#23

Experience: 4 years

Height: 6-1

Age: 25

Weight: 203 lbs

College: Alabama

2025 SEASON

  • Solo
    4
  • SCK
    0
  • FF
    0
  • INT
    --
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Preseason

WKGame DateOPPRESULTTotalSoloASTSCKSFTYPDEFINTYDSAVGLNGTDSFFFR
308/22/2025@CowboysL 13 - 31
208/15/2025TitansL 20 - 23
108/08/2025LionsL 10 - 173200000

Regular Season

WKGame DateOPPRESULTTotalSoloASTSCKSFTYPDEFINTYDSAVGLNGTDSFFFR
1311/30/2025@JetsL 24 - 27
1211/23/2025@SaintsW 24 - 103100000
1111/16/2025PanthersL 27 - 301100000
1011/09/2025@ColtsL 25 - 311100000
911/02/2025@PatriotsL 23 - 24
810/26/2025DolphinsL 10 - 34
710/19/2025@49ersL 10 - 20
610/13/2025BillsW 24 - 141000000
409/28/2025CommandersW 34 - 271010000
309/21/2025@PanthersL 0 - 3010100001
209/14/2025@VikingsW 22 - 62100000
109/07/2025BuccaneersL 20 - 23

Biography

CAREER

  • Has appeared in 25 games (four starts), recording 34 tackles (20 solo), one tackle for loss and one quarterback hit on defense and 16 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery on special teams (2023-25).
  • Started 11 games for the in 2025, notching two defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble before missing the rest of the season due to injury.
  • Notched two special teams tackles in Week 2 against the Vikings.

COLLEGE

  • Played four seasons (2019-22) at Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
  • Played in 54 games, recording 261 tackles (160 solo), 17 passes defensed, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
  • Started all 13 games as a senior in 2022, recording 108 tackles (67 solo), eight passes defensed, three tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one sack.
  • Led Alabama and ranked sixth in the SEC in tackles with 108, including three for loss, and one sack.
  • Tied his career-best in tackles with 12, including a team-high nine solo stops against LSU.
  • In his junior campaign, he posted 87 tackles (55 solo), six passes defensed, three interceptions and 2.5 tackles for loss in 15 games for the 2021 season.
  • Tied for the UA team lead and fifth in the SEC in interceptions with three in 2021.
  • Played in 13 games in 2020 and notched 62 tackles (36 solo), three passes defensed, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack.
  • Named Special Teams Player of the Week by coaches for his efforts against Missouri, Arkansas and Florida.
  • Recorded four tackles (two solo), half a tackle for loss and half a sack as a true freshman in 2019.

PERSONAL

  • Born and raised in Washington, D.C.
  • Attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md.
  • Recorded 78 receptions for 1,469 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior.
  • Notched 12 interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns, along with 91 tackles at defensive back.
  • Contributed two touchdowns, two interceptions and a blocked punt for a safety in DeMatha's WCAC semifinal victory to help the Stags reach the WCAC championship game.
  • Unanimous four-star recruit by all major recruiting services.
  • Participated in Nike's "The Opening" Finals in Frisco, Texas in 2018.
  • Named Washington Post Metro Offensive Player of the Year.
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