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| In 2004 started all 16 games for the 1st time in his career, tying for 6th on the team (Gary Baxter) with 86 tackles, including 72 solo. He also recorded 8 PD, 2.5 sacks (-23.5 yards), 2 FFs, 2 FRs and 1 INT on the season also notched career highs with 15 tackles, including 14 solo against the Bengals (12/5). | In 2004 started all 16 games for the 1st time in his career, tying for 6th on the team (Gary Baxter) with 86 tackles, including 72 solo. He also recorded 8 PD, 2.5 sacks (-23.5 yards), 2 FFs, 2 FRs and 1 INT on the season also notched career highs with 15 tackles, including 14 solo against the Bengals (12/5). | ||
| On the next season started in all 11 games in which he played at free safety for Baltimore before tearing his ACL and being placed on injured reserve on 12/2/05. Tallied 70 tackles, 3 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries, plus 7 special teams tackles. Started and had 2 solo tackles and a special teams tackle before leaving the game in the 2nd quarter with a torn ACL at Cincinnati. Demps was signed by the ] in the 2006 offseason. He started all 16 games for the Giants in 2006. Demps dislocated his elbow on a play in the 2nd preseason game of 2007 against the ]. On Sept. 1, 2007, Demps was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2007 season.However, with the aid of his agent the Giants let Demps go as a free agent. He has been signed by the Texans to a 1 year contract. | On the next season started in all 11 games in which he played at free safety for Baltimore before tearing his ACL and being placed on injured reserve on 12/2/05. Tallied 70 tackles, 3 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries, plus 7 special teams tackles. Started and had 2 solo tackles and a special teams tackle before leaving the game in the 2nd quarter with a torn ACL at Cincinnati. Demps was signed by the ] in the 2006 offseason. He started all 16 games for the Giants in 2006. Demps dislocated his elbow on a play in the 2nd preseason game of 2007 against the ]. On Sept. 1, 2007, Demps was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2007 season.However, with the aid of his agent the Giants let Demps go as a free agent. He has been signed by the Texans to a 1 year contract. | ||
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| His father is African-American and his mother is Korean. Demps lived in San Diego Bay and his home was featured in on the ] show ]; however, since being picked up by the New York Giants he now owns a home in Northern New Jersey. Demps can speak conversationally in Korean. As a child he also lived on Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, Ca. | His father is African-American and his mother is Korean. Demps lived in San Diego Bay and his home was featured in on the ] show ]; however, since being picked up by the New York Giants he now owns a home in Northern New Jersey. Demps can speak conversationally in Korean. As a child he also lived on Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, Ca. | ||
| Will Demps admitted to Essence Magazine that during his 5-year tenure in the NFL, he's had many encounters with "groupies" but says he's matured and is looking for a more meaningful relationship. | Will Demps admitted to Essence Magazine that during his 5-year tenure in the NFL, he's had many encounters with "groupies" but says he's matured and is looking for a more meaningful relationship. Supposedly, has a girlfriend in New Jersey named Ty. She hangs out in the clubs when he's out of town. Per Mediatakeout comments section. | ||
| ==External link== | ==External link== | ||
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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.
College
Former walk-on who was a 2-year starter at San Diego State University. Two-time All-Mountain West 1st-team selection. Recorded 229 career tackles (135 solo), including 15 TFL, 9 PD and 5 INTs. Started all 11 games at SS as a senior. Earned 2nd consecutive 1st-team All-Mountain West honors. Posted 92 tackles, including a career-high 59 solo. Also recorded 3 PD and 2 INTs. Started all 11 games at SS as a junior. Earned 1st-team All-Mountain West honors. Finished 2nd on team and 6th in Mountain West with 97 tackles (51 solo). Also had a career-high 5 PD and 2 INTs. Also led Aztecs with 15 TFL (-30 yards). Opened season with 15 tackles (10 solo), including 3 TFL, earning MWC Player-of-the Week. Posted 40 tackles (25 solo) and 1 INT as a sophomore. Recorded 1stcareer INT and returned it 73 yards for a TD vs. Wyoming. Also had 5 tackles, including 1 TFL vs. the Cowboys. Played primarily on special teams as a red-shirt freshman...Majored in information decision system
NFL
He was an undrafted free agent but was signed by the Baltimore Ravens where he played from 2002 to 2005.
Played in 14 games, starting 10 after making the Ravens roster as a rookie free agent…Garnered 64 tackles (51 solo), one sack (two yards), one forced fumble and seven passes defensed, including a game-saving INT vs. Jax. (10/20)…Also posted six special teams tackles.
Next year saw action in all 16 regular season games with nine starts for Ravens. Recorded 59 total tackles, 11 passes defensed, 2 interceptions and 1 forced fumble…Made first career post-season start in Baltimore's Wild Card loss to Tennessee.
In 2004 started all 16 games for the 1st time in his career, tying for 6th on the team (Gary Baxter) with 86 tackles, including 72 solo. He also recorded 8 PD, 2.5 sacks (-23.5 yards), 2 FFs, 2 FRs and 1 INT on the season also notched career highs with 15 tackles, including 14 solo against the Bengals (12/5).
On the next season started in all 11 games in which he played at free safety for Baltimore before tearing his ACL and being placed on injured reserve on 12/2/05. Tallied 70 tackles, 3 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries, plus 7 special teams tackles. Started and had 2 solo tackles and a special teams tackle before leaving the game in the 2nd quarter with a torn ACL at Cincinnati. Demps was signed by the New York Giants in the 2006 offseason. He started all 16 games for the Giants in 2006. Demps dislocated his elbow on a play in the 2nd preseason game of 2007 against the Baltimore Ravens. On Sept. 1, 2007, Demps was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2007 season.However, with the aid of his agent the Giants let Demps go as a free agent. He has been signed by the Texans to a 1 year contract.
Personal
He is the older brother of Marcus Demps. He went to Highland High School, located in Palmdale, California and occasionally works as a model in his spare time. He made an appearance in ex-Destiny's Child, Letoya Luckett's first solo video "Torn."
His father is African-American and his mother is Korean. Demps lived in San Diego Bay and his home was featured in on the MTV show Cribs; however, since being picked up by the New York Giants he now owns a home in Northern New Jersey. Demps can speak conversationally in Korean. As a child he also lived on Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, Ca.
Will Demps admitted to Essence Magazine that during his 5-year tenure in the NFL, he's had many encounters with "groupies" but says he's matured and is looking for a more meaningful relationship. Supposedly, has a girlfriend in New Jersey named Ty. She hangs out in the clubs when he's out of town. Per Mediatakeout comments section.
External link
Official Site http://www.willdemps.com
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