Jeff Demps
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TB | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Career Summary
Jeff Demps was a Florida running back and elite sprinter who played two NFL games for Tampa Bay in 2013 after representing the United States in track and field.
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Early Life
Demps grew up in Winter Garden, Florida, and attended South Lake High School.
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High School
At South Lake High School, Demps rushed for 1,401 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. In track, he ran 10.37 seconds in the 100 meters at the Florida state final and 10.25 at the AAU Junior Olympics.
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College Career
Demps played 51 games with 27 starts at Florida, rushing for 2,470 yards and 23 touchdowns while adding 57 receptions for 481 yards and a touchdown. He ranked eighth in Gators history in rushing yards when his college career ended.
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Path to the NFL
Demps originally entered the NFL as a college free agent with New England, according to Tampa Bay. He later joined the Buccaneers.
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NFL Career
Demps played two games for Tampa Bay in 2013. He totaled one carry for 14 yards, three receptions for 21 yards and four kickoff returns for 93 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Demps was a member of Florida's football and track programs and became the only Gator athlete to win national championships in two different sports. He was selected for the United States 4x100-meter relay pool at the 2012 Olympics.
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Playing Style
Florida's records show Demps produced four career runs of 60 yards or more, twice as many as any other Gator since 1996. His 6.7-yard career rushing average reflected his big-play speed.
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Legacy
Demps remains one of Florida's most notable two-sport athletes, combining a top-10 rushing career with national championships in football and track.
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Post-Career
Florida reported in 2019 that Demps was living in Houston and competing as a professional track athlete.
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23893, 00-0029722, 1990-01-08, Jeff Demps, Jeffrey, Demps
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