Emari Demercado

Emari Demercado

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Arizona Cardinals
IR
Injury Back
Est. Return 1/11/2025
Fri Practice: DNP
2024 Fantasy Outlook
An undrafted rookie out of TCU last spring, Demercado got a look as the Cardinals' lead running back in October after James Conner was injured and Keaontay Ingram struggled. The rookie had 33 carries for 136 yards between Weeks 7 and 8, but he missed the next three games with a toe injury and had a much smaller role behind a healthy Conner over the final six weeks. Demercado's spot then became even more precarious this spring when Arizona took Trey Benson in the third round of the 2024 Draft. While his competent rookie-year performance and special-teams contributions could keep him on the roster, Demercado figures to be third or fourth on Arizona's backfield depth chart this summer. Read Past Outlooks
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#522.23
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$Signed a three-year, $2.56 million contract with the Cardinals in May of 2023.
Moves to IR
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December 14, 2024
The Cardinals placed Demercado (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
ANALYSIS
Demercado has been dealing with a back injury since late November, though he had been able to play through the issue until this week. He was ruled out Friday for Sunday's matchup against New England, and one day later the 25-year-old running back has landed on IR. Demercado isn't eligible to return during the regular season, so Arizona would need to get hot and make the playoffs in order for him to have a chance of suiting up again during the current campaign.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Emari Demercado's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
20.8%
 
Positive Run %
87.5%
 
% Yds After Contact
43.9%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
4.1
 
Rushing TD %
4.2%
 
Touches Per Game
3.1
 
% Snaps w/Touch
25.2%
 
Air Yards Per Game
1.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.15
 
% Team Air Yards
0.9%
 
% Team Targets
5.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
80.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.0
 
% Targeted On Route
22.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.18
 
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Snap %
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#% of Team Snaps

54565%
17768%
15919%
3714%
13116%
4116%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Patriots
Sunday, Dec 15th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
82.6
 
Cornerbacks
81.0
 
Safeties
85.6
 
Linebackers
85.0
 
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2024 Emari Demercado Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Emari Demercado's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
215 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.43 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.15 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.00 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.0 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.62 in
 
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Out for Week 15
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Back
December 13, 2024
Demercado (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Still not practicing
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Back
December 12, 2024
Demercado (back) didn't practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
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December 11, 2024
Demercado (back) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Nabs four receptions in Week 15
RBArizona Cardinals
December 10, 2024
Demercado recorded four receptions for 15 yards on four targets while playing eight of the Cardinals' 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Seahawks.
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Suiting up Sunday
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December 1, 2024
Demercado (back) is listed as active Sunday at Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Behind Ingram on depth chart
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October 11, 2023
Demercado is listed behind Keaontay Ingram on Arizona's Week 6 running back depth chart, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Demercado played every snap in the second half of the Cardinals' Week 5 loss to the Bengals after James Conner suffered a knee injury, but the undrafted rookie may not maintain the lead role going forward, even with Conner having been placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Ingram is trending toward a return for Sunday's game against the Rams after missing the past two games due to a neck injury. If healthy, Ingram could be first in line for carries over both Demercado and Tony Jones, the latter of whom was claimed off waivers Monday.
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