Quintin Demps, Philadelphia Eagle

[SunMo]

Safety, UTEP


yay, safety!

[PhillyPhreak54]

Good call, Dillen.

I like this pick alot

[reese125]

Mo, you hiding in the Eagles draft room...jesus christ...you had that up there before it came up on tv

[Dillen]

I'm really happy with this one. I wouldn't have minded him with the Smith pick so at this point it's good value.

Demps is an extremely productive player who intercepted 17 passes during his career at UTEP, three of which he returned for touchdowns. One thing you look at with a player who causes turnovers is what he does with them and Demps picked up 404 yards on those interceptions, averaging 23.7 yards per return. He was also an effective kick and punt returner for UTEP. Demps seems to have a knack for finding the ball in the end zone. He returned two interceptions 100 yards in his senior season and picked off a pass in the end zone of the Senior Bowl which he returned well. Demps shows good man coverage ability and played some cornerback due to injuries. He has very good instincts in the passing game and is a very good centerfielder. Demps also has very good hands for a defensive back. He is solid tackler and will come up and play the run, however he is far from an impact hitter. There is something to be said for a player that makes something happen every time he gets the ball in his hands whether it's an interception, punt return or kick return.

I value Demps anywhere from the 2nd to 3rd round. There isn't another player in the draft at safety as productive as he was at safety with his level of talent. He didn't play against the best level of competition, but he certainly has the ability to play and start at the NFL level.

Played some CB due to injuries. Very productive player and a big time playmaker. Picked off 17 passes in his career, including 5 this year. 2 of those INTs came in the endzone and were run back 100 yards for TDs. Plays the passing lanes well. Anticipates throws and will jump routes. Plays the ball aggressively. Has good hands. Wrap-up tackler, but doesn't drive through the target with force. Quick feet. Good COD. Can come up quickly in run support, but doesn't do that consistently and isn't a big hitter. Much more of a cover guy than a run defender. Didn't play centerfield much. He's got the skill set to be good at that, but I didn't get to see him do it as often as I'd like. Good, but not great athlete. Doesn't have the hips to play CB. Played in the Senior Bowl. Picked off a pass in the endzone.

Has both PR and KOR experience. Returned 15 punts for 200 yards (13.3 per PR). Ran back 35 kickoffs for 773 yards and 1 TD (22.1 per KOR). Quintin isn't a dynamic return guy, but simply makes things happen when he's got the ball in his hands.

[hunt]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/quintin-demps?id=1974

Compares To: O.J. ATOGWE-St. Louis...Demps lacks the size and strength you look for in a free safety, but there is no denying his ball-hawking skills. He met with adequate success in a late-season move to cornerback as a senior, but it was evident that his lack of speed will see him get beaten by the quicker receivers at the next level (the opposition averaged 23.92 yards per pass completion vs. Demps at cornerback in 2007). For now, he will bring good value in the sub package, but to move him to cornerback is inviting a quick six for the opposition.

[Diomedes]

So is this guy any good?

Got a couple of Qs at safety now..

[4and26]

The analysts on NFL network sure like the kid....and they made some good points about the need at that position that the Eagles have.

An obvious position of need for the Birds.

[Butchers Bill]

Strengths:
Has terrific instincts...Outstanding hands...Has excellent range...Quick to break on the ball...Made a lot of big plays and was very productive...A team leader with top intangibles....Has a ton of experience...Also offers a lot of special teams potential.

Weaknesses:
Timed speed is just average...Not a great natural athlete...Is not real physical...Is not a reliable tackler...Has trouble getting off blocks...Does not offer much versus the run...Size and bulk are marginal...Not real strong or physical...Upside's limited.

Notes:
Was a four-year starter...A one-dimensional coverage safety...A true playmaker in the secondary...Also returned kicks in college...Doesn't have all the physical tools you look for but it's hard to ignore the production..Probably best suited for backup duty and a situational role in the pros but he is the type of guy you hate to doubt.
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[Diomedes]

merge this one into SunMo's thread pretty please

[PhillyPhreak54]

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?
    Everyone, but mainly the Eagles. No I don't put myself on the team.

[reese125]

anybody here have family that goes to UTEP?

[Diomedes]

I don't even know what UTEP stands for, or what state it's in.  So, no.

[Dillen]

University Texas El-Paso. I'm pretty sure it's in New Mexico.

[SunMo]

lol

[Diomedes]

very funny