DEMPS WILL REDSHIRT AT SAN DIEGO STATE.Byline: Gerry Gittelson / Daily News Staff Writer Will Demps William Henry Demps, Jr. (born November 7 1979) is an American football player who is currently a member of the Houston Texans in the National Football League. He plays the free safety position and wears the number 47. , the prized football recruit from Highland High School Highland High School or Highlands High School may refer to: In the United States:
``Since I'm still only 17, the coaches think it's a good idea,'' Demps said. ``This way, I can get bigger and stronger. I think it'll be an advantage in the long run.'' Demps said he has been practicing on both sides, lining up at safety and also taking some reps at running back. Demps had eight interceptions for the Bulldogs in 1996, adding 43 receptions for 644 yards. He rushed for 325 yards as a part-time tailback tail·back n. Football The back on an offensive team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage. tailback Noun Brit a queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction and scored 14 touchdowns overall - four on kick returns. ``Playing at San Diego State is a big step,'' Demps said. ``It reminds me of the all-star games. Everyone is bigger, faster, and stronger. Most of the guys on the team are 20 or 21.'' |
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