Jeffery Demps
Encyclopedia
Jeffery Demps is an American football
running back
and sprinter
. He attends the University of Florida
in his senior year, where he is a member of Florida Gators football
team as well as the men's track
team. Demps is particularly notable for equaling the 100 metres
world junior record with a time of 10.01 seconds in June 2008.
in Groveland, Florida
, where he was a second-team Class 4A all-state selection at running back, gaining 1,401 yards on the ground, along with 16 touchdowns on 157 carries during his senior year. As a junior, he rushed for 21 scores and 1,761 yards on 170 touches, earning second-team all-state Class 3A selection honors. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com
, Demps was listed as the #36 football prospect from the state of Florida in 2008.
In track, he ran the 100 metres at the Florida state final, the fastest time recorded at that event at 10.37 seconds. He also clocked a 10.25 at the AAU Junior Olympics, the second-fastest time ever in the state and the fastest clocking recorded by a high school senior that year. Competing at the 2008 U.S. Olympic track trials, Demps set a new national high school record with 10.01 seconds, beating J-Mee Samuels
' 10.08 sec. His time also equaled the 100 metres world junior record, originally established by Darrel Brown
in 2001.
), which recorded the third-fastest time in school history (38.74) and won Florida's first the 4×100-meter relay title since the 2004 season. Following an injury, Demps only ran a 10.30 over 100 metres at the SEC Championships, placing him ninth overall. At the War Eagle Invitational, Demps helped the Gators win the 4×100-meter relay.
In March 2010, Demps won the 60 metres
in 6.56 sec at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas
. Three months later at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, he claimed the school’s first 100-meter NCAA title since Bernard Williams
won in 2000, beating the favored Rondell Sorrillo
by a margin of .13 seconds. Demps' time of 9.96 would have been a new school record had the race not been heavily wind-aided
(+2.5 m/s).
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
and sprinter
Sprinter
Sprinter can refer to:in sport:* a person who participates in Sprint running* a cycling sprinter* Open-wheeled Sprint car racingmotor vehicles:* the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter , a cargo van...
. He attends the University of Florida
University of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
in his senior year, where he is a member of Florida Gators football
Florida Gators football
The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the sport of American football. The Florida Gators compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference...
team as well as the men's track
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
team. Demps is particularly notable for equaling the 100 metres
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
world junior record with a time of 10.01 seconds in June 2008.
High school career
Demps attended South Lake High SchoolSouth Lake High School
South Lake High School, commonly referred to as South Lake High, is a public high school located in Groveland, Florida. It is one of eight public high schools in the Lake County School District, and is the second-largest high school in the district...
in Groveland, Florida
Groveland, Florida
Groveland is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,360 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 7,647...
, where he was a second-team Class 4A all-state selection at running back, gaining 1,401 yards on the ground, along with 16 touchdowns on 157 carries during his senior year. As a junior, he rushed for 21 scores and 1,761 yards on 170 touches, earning second-team all-state Class 3A selection honors. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
, Demps was listed as the #36 football prospect from the state of Florida in 2008.
In track, he ran the 100 metres at the Florida state final, the fastest time recorded at that event at 10.37 seconds. He also clocked a 10.25 at the AAU Junior Olympics, the second-fastest time ever in the state and the fastest clocking recorded by a high school senior that year. Competing at the 2008 U.S. Olympic track trials, Demps set a new national high school record with 10.01 seconds, beating J-Mee Samuels
J-Mee Samuels
J-Mee Samuels is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters. He participated for the United States at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, running in the 100 meters and 4 x 100 metres relay....
' 10.08 sec. His time also equaled the 100 metres world junior record, originally established by Darrel Brown
Darrel Brown
Darrel Brown is a sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 100 metres.In the beginning of his career he performed well in World Youth and Junior Championships. At the 2000 World Junior Championships he finished fourth in both 100 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay...
in 2001.
American football
Jeffery Demps played a key role in Florida's 3rd national title, rushing 78 times for 605 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry.Stats
| Year | Stat | Number | Yards | Average | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rushing | 78 | 605 | 7.8 | 7 |
| 2009 | Rushing | 99 | 745 | 7.5 | 7 |
| 2010 | Rushing | 92 | 551 | 6 | 3 |
Track
In 2009, Demps competed in four outdoor meets for the Gators track and field team. He ran the anchor leg of Florida’s SEC Championship 4×100m relay team (alongside Jeremy Hall, Calvin Smith, and Terrell WilksTerrell Wilks
Terrell Wilks is an American sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres. He is currently in his junior year at the University of Florida.A native of New Haven, Connecticut, Wilks attended Hillhouse High School....
), which recorded the third-fastest time in school history (38.74) and won Florida's first the 4×100-meter relay title since the 2004 season. Following an injury, Demps only ran a 10.30 over 100 metres at the SEC Championships, placing him ninth overall. At the War Eagle Invitational, Demps helped the Gators win the 4×100-meter relay.
In March 2010, Demps won the 60 metres
60 metres
60 metres is a sprint event in track and field athletics. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior athletes...
in 6.56 sec at the 2010 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville is the county seat of Washington County, and the third largest city in Arkansas. The city is centrally located within the county and is home to the University of Arkansas. Fayetteville is also deep in the Boston Mountains, a subset of The Ozarks...
. Three months later at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, he claimed the school’s first 100-meter NCAA title since Bernard Williams
Bernard Williams (athlete)
Bernard Rollen Williams, III is an American track and field athlete and winner of a gold medal in 4×100-meters relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics.- Biography :Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Bernard Williams won the 100 m at the 1999 Pan-American Games....
won in 2000, beating the favored Rondell Sorrillo
Rondell Sorrillo
Rondell Sorrillo is a Trinidad and Tobago sprinter, who specializes in the 200 meters.Sorrillo competed in the 200 meters event at the 2008 Olympic Games, but without reaching the final round....
by a margin of .13 seconds. Demps' time of 9.96 would have been a new school record had the race not been heavily wind-aided
Wind assistance
Wind assistance is a term in track and field, which refers to the wind level during a race or event as registered by a wind gauge. Wind is one of many forms of weather which can affect sport....
(+2.5 m/s).
Personal bests
| Event | Time (seconds) | Venue | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 meters 60 meters The 60 meter band or 5 MHz band is a relatively new amateur radio allocation and originally only available in a few countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Ireland and Iceland... |
6.53 | College Station, TX | March 12, 2011 | |
| 100 meters | 10.01 | Eugene, Oregon | June 28, 2008 | |
| 200 meters | 21.04 | Knoxville, Tennessee | August 4, 2007 |
- Demps' fastest run for the 100 m is 9.96 seconds, set in 2011, but this mark was wind-assisted (+2.4 m/s)