| # | 33 |
|---|---|
| Name | DeMarco Jaremi Artis |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Position | Defensive End |
| Height | 188cm |
| Weight | 109kg |
| Past Teams | Helvetic Mercenaries, Paris Musketeers |
| Leagues | European League of Football, European Football Alliance |
| Seasons | 2025 |
| Age | 26 |
DeMarco Artis is a highly athletic US-American defensive end/edge rusher with a strong collegiate background and a demonstrated ability to dominate the European line of scrimmage. Known for his explosive pass-rushing skills and high-motor play, Artis transitioned from a NCAA Division II National Champion at the University of West Florida to a record-breaking professional in Europe.
He gained significant international recognition during his time in the Finnish Maple League, where he set a single-season sack record, earning him Lineman of the Year honors. Following a brief stint with the Helvetic Mercenaries at the start of the 2025 European League of Football (ELF) season, Artis signed with the Paris Musketeers, where he continues to leverage his speed and technique to become a crucial playmaker on the defensive front. Modeled after elite rushers like Von Miller and Khalil Mack, Artis brings a relentless, aggressive approach to the game, making him a perpetual threat to opposing quarterbacks.
Previous stations
- **Seminole High School, Sanford, FL, USA (Pre-2017):** Two-time All-State Defensive Lineman.
- **Baylor University (NCAA Division I), Waco, TX, USA (2017):** Linebacker (Played six games).
- **Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA, USA (2018):** Redshirted.
- **University of West Florida (NCAA Division II), Pensacola, FL, USA (2019–2021):** Linebacker/Defensive End (2019 National Champion).
- **Northern Arizona Wranglers (IFL), USA (2023):** Defensive End (Indoor Football League).
- **Wasa Royals, Finland (Maple League) (2023–2024):** Defensive Line.
- **Helvetic Mercenaries, Switzerland (ELF) (Early 2025):** Defensive End.
- **Paris Musketeers, France (ELF) (Late 2025–Present):** Defensive End.
Achievements
Team Achievements
- **NCAA Division II National Champion (2019):** Team achievement with the University of West Florida Argonauts.
Personal Achievements
- **Maple League Single-Season Sack Record (2023):** Set the new league record with 12 sacks.
- **Maple League Lineman of the Year (2023):** Awarded for his dominant performance in the Finnish league.
- **Maple League All-Star (2023):** Selected as a top player in the league.
- **First-Team All-Gulf South Conference (2019):** Honored as a special teams/utility player at the University of West Florida.
- **Nike Combine MVP:** Received this honor during his high school career.
Selected Statistics
- In his record-breaking 2023 Maple League season (Wasa Royals), he tallied **12 sacks**, **44 total tackles**, and **17 tackles for loss**.
- During his final collegiate season at the University of West Florida (2021), he posted **37 total tackles**, **9.5 tackles for loss**, and **4.5 sacks**.
- In his 2019 National Championship season with UWF, he recorded **11 tackles**, **3 tackles for loss**, and **2 sacks** in eight appearances.
- He has quickly secured a rotation spot with the Paris Musketeers after joining the ELF club mid-2025.
Other
- **Full Name:** DeMarco Jaremi Artis.
- **Family Background:** He has one sister and two brothers.
- **Early Start:** He started playing football at the age of five and stated that from the first moment he stepped on the field, it **”felt natural.”**
- **Off-Field Interests:** In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his dog and playing video games. He watches football games but does not have a single favorite NFL team.
- **Role Models:** Artis strives to model his play after elite NFL pass rushers such as **Von Miller** and **Khalil Mack**, stating he tries to learn from everybody he watches, including **Lawrence Taylor (LT)**, calling him **”a dog on the field.”**
- **Controversy:** During his time with the Helvetic Mercenaries, he was ejected from a game after a controversial hit on Cologne Centurions QB, but the play was widely debated on whether it was a “dirty play” or a legitimate “bang-bang play” on a mesh away fake.
