Jeff Demps to Play in NFL in 2012

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  • Informant

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    11 years ago 08/15/2012 2:06am EDT

    According to Reuters:

    Jeff Demps, a silver medalist for the United States at the London Olympics as part of the men's 4x100 meters relay team, has signed up to play in the National Football League (NFL), the league's website reported on Tuesday.

    Demps, a running back with the University of Florida, skipped the 2012 NFL draft in order to focus on making the U.S. Olympics team.

    NFL.com said Demps had filed papers with the league and would be available as a free agent.

    The Florida native made 2,470 rushing yards and had 23 touchdowns in four years for the Gators, where he was also effective on kick-return duties.

    Demps won a national football championship with Florida in 2009 while also winning national NCAA titles in the 60 meters indoor and 100 meters outdoor.

    http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2012/08/14/sports/football/14reuters-nfl-olympics-demps.html?ref=football

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    o.O

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    11 years ago 08/15/2012 8:33pm EDT
    re: Informant

    So much potential, all wasted on UF

    just imagine if he'd have gone to FSU instead

  • tutsi

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    11 years ago 08/15/2012 8:45pm EDT
    re: Informant

    No kidding. Why would anyone stick with track if they were so good on the gridiron?

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    o.O

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    11 years ago 08/15/2012 11:35pm EDT
    re: tutsi

    2k yards in 4 years is not "good"

    He is special teams at best

    He has the Highschool record for the 100m

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    11 years ago 08/16/2012 1:52am EDT
    re: o.O

    o.O wrote:

    2k yards in 4 years is not "good"

    He is special teams at best

    He has the Highschool record for the 100m

    A 6.7 yard average is very good. Now that he's done with track he will put on 30-50 pounds and be a force.

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    11 years ago 08/16/2012 5:16am EDT
    re: Informant

    Informant wrote:

    According to Reuters:

    Jeff Demps, a silver medalist for the United States at the London Olympics as part of the men's 4x100 meters relay team, has signed up to play in the National Football League (NFL), the league's website reported on Tuesday.

    Demps, a running back with the University of Florida, skipped the 2012 NFL draft in order to focus on making the U.S. Olympics team.

    NFL.com said Demps had filed papers with the league and would be available as a free agent.

    The Florida native made 2,470 rushing yards and had 23 touchdowns in four years for the Gators, where he was also effective on kick-return duties.

    Demps won a national football championship with Florida in 2009 while also winning national NCAA titles in the 60 meters indoor and 100 meters outdoor.

    http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2012/08/14/sports/football/14reuters-nfl-olympics-demps.html?ref=football

    I used to be excited about Demps' potential as a sprinter and thought he could be an Olympic medal contender. But the past 4 years have shown that is unlikely. He was better as a high schooler than now. I'm not sure whether football was the the only issue, because this year he was focused on track. However, football injuries and spring ball likely did interfere with both his commitment and performance.

    He should go play ball now, however. That's where his living will be most secure.

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