Quintin Demps - Safety - Eagles 2008 4th Round Draft Pick
With the 117th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Eagles picked free safety Quintin Demps from UTEP.
Demps is a playmaker on defense, and this year the Eagles are obviously looking to stock up on such players. Quintin Demps had 17 interceptions during his college career, which was the most among active players in the NCAA in 2007. Last year the Eagles were miserable in the takeaway department, especially with interceptions, so hopefully Demps, along with Asante Samuel can make that change.
While Demps is a great takeaway man, and also explosive after the interception (last year alone he had two 100 yard interception returns) the lingering question is whether this guy can tackle. His highlight reel is almost completely void of hard hits and solid tackles, and when he does tackle it shows bad form (i.e. he goes down on his knees to make one of the only tackles).
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Posted on April 27, 2008 by Administrator | Filed Under Eagles, 2008 Draft
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