Jeff Demps, who just won a silver medal as part of the United States 4x100 meter relay team at the London Olympics, has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Patriots.
Jeff Demps Reaches Agreement With Patriots, According To Report
News of Demps signing with the Patriots leaked out Friday morning, but his agent pushed back on initial reports.
Demps, formerly with the Florida Gators, focused his attention on the Olympics, where he won a silver medal as part of the U.S. 4x100-meter relay team, instead of the NFL Draft, where he could’ve been a late round pick. With the Olympics over, he applied to enter the NFL, making him free to sign with any team.
Read Article >Eagles Could Pursue Jeff Demps
Demps stands just 5-foot-7, weighs 190 pounds and projects to be a third-down back and possibly a kickoff/punt returner in the NFL. If he signs with a team, Demps will make more money than most professional track and field athletes. He would also be an interesting addition to the Eagles’ squad.
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Read Article >Jeff Demps To Decide NFL Future By Thursday Night
Olympic silver medalist and former Florida running back Jeff Demps’ abrupt departure from the world of professional track for the green pasture-like fields of the NFL came as a surprise of sorts this week, but it’s no shock that Demps is apparently trying to get into camp with some of his signature speed. Demps’ agent tells The Associated Press that Demps will make a decision on his NFL future by Thursday night.
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Read Article >Bucs Reportedly Interested In Jeff Demps, Olympic Star
According to Reynolds, the Buccaneers were close to signing Demps after the former University of Florida star failed to qualify for the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic Trials, but Demps was named to the 4x100 meter relay team after Mike Rodgers sustained a stress fracture in July. Demps ran in the prelims and helped break a 20-year American Record in the event, with the group running a 37.38.
The Buccaneers would utilize Demps’ world class speed, lining him up as a slot receiver and a running back on offense while also being used on special teams as a kick returner.
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