Jeff Demps Could Yield Big Returns
The New England Patriots reportedly agreed to terms with Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps who played running back at Florida but was not drafted by an NFL team because he said he wanted to focus on his track career.
Patriots player personnel director Nick Caserio said in his meeting with reporters Friday that the team had nothing to report. But multiple media reports said the 22-year-old sprinter had agreed to a deal with the team.
Demps' track agent, Nohemy Baltodano, did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation.
Demps earned the Olympic silver medal in the 4-x-100 relay as part of the team that finished second to Jamaica at the London Games last week. His football agent, Daniel Rose, told The Associated Press this week that several NFL teams were interested in the former running back from Florida.