One of the elite pass thieves in college football, Demps' 17 interceptions were the most among active players in the NCAA in 2007 and rank second in Conference USA and school history. He is one of only seven players in college history to gain more than 400 yards (404) in returns on interceptions in a career, setting the league all-time record (331 yards in Conference USA competition).

The free safety has been a huge problem for not only opposing offensive coordinators, but also opposing special team coaches. In addition to his 17 interceptions, he ranks second in school annals with 24 pass deflections. He also ranks eighth in UTEP history with an average of 22.1 yards per kickoff return. Finding the end zone has become a fact of life for Demps, who scored on interceptions, kickoffs and fumble recoveries during his time with the Miners.

At Roosevelt High School, Demps was a unanimous All-District 26-5A, All-Greater San Antonio and honorable mention All-State honoree as a senior. He split time at defensive back, wide receiver and punter that year, recording 65 tackles and five interceptions (two for touchdowns). He also picked up 10 receptions for 360 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 40.5 yards on punts. During his last two seasons, he helped Roosevelt High School to a 16-6 record, including a district title in 2001.

Demps added second-team All-District accolades as a junior. He recorded 23 tackles and had two interceptions that campaign, competing as a defensive back and wide receiver. He also lettered at cornerback as a sophomore. He was a two-year letter-winner in track, where he was a regional qualifier in the 100 as a junior and a member of the 1,600 relay that advanced to State.

Demps red-shirted at Texas-El Paso in 2003. He earned Freshman All-American honors and was chosen the Western Athletic Conference's co-Freshman of the Year in 2004. He started 10 of 11 games at free safety, sitting out vs. San Jose State with a hamstring pull. He posted 58 tackles (42 solos), caused two fumbles, recovered one for a score and broke up four passes. He also blocked a kick and had one touchdown on a pair of interception returns.

As a sophomore, Demps started all 12 games at free safety, finishing fourth on the squad with 78 tackles (47 solos) in the Miners' first season in Conference USA. He picked off three passes, deflected six others and averaged 16.5 yards on four kickoff returns. He also recovered two fumbles.

In 2006, Demps was named to the All-Conference USA first-team. He led the league and tied for fifth nationally with seven interceptions and broke up five other throws. He ranked third on the team with 67 tackles (31 solos), caused two fumbles and averaged 23.9 yards on nine kickoff returns, including one for a score.

As a senior, Demps split time between free safety and right cornerback. The team captain was a first-team All-Conference USA defensive pick, adding second-team honors on special teams. His 220 yards gained on five interception returns set school and league single-season records, ranking second in the nation. He totaled 72 tackles (55 solos) with nine pass break-ups and recovered two fumbles. He ranked 15th in the nation and led the conference with a 13.3-yard average on 15 punt returns. He also averaged 22.4 yards on 22 kickoff returns and blocked one kick.

Demps appeared in 47 games at Texas-El Paso, starting 40 contests at free safety and six at right cornerback. He recorded 275 tackles (175 solos) with 5 ½ stops for losses of 15 yards and two quarterback pressures. He caused four fumbles and recovered five others, returning two for a total of 57 yards, including a 51-yard score. He blocked two kicks and deflected 24 passes.

Demps intercepted 17 passes for 404 yards (23.8 avg) in returns with three touchdowns. He gained 773 yards with a score on 35 kickoff returns (22.1 avg) and 200 yards on 15 punt returns (13.3 avg). On 69 touches, he amassed 1,434 all-purpose yards, an average of 20.78 yards per attempt.

Positives: Has very good timed speed, showing the change of direction to get to the ball in time playing in space … Has natural hands and ball skills, timing his leaps and elevating well to consistently get to the ball at its high point … His loose hips allow him to close on the ball in a hurry vs. plays in front of him (long speed and range are adequate, though) … Has good eyes and above average route awareness, making quick reads to get a jump on the ball … Plays with better urgency attacking the ball than the man … Plays until the whistle and has a good feel for the route's progression … Flies to the ball in a hurry when he locates it, and has the flexible hips to work his way along the line … Can match up and cover tight ends, running backs or wide receivers when working underneath … Stays low in his backpedal and is smooth to turn coming out of his breaks (needs to hasten up his pace though) … His ability to anticipate the pass and read the quarterback generally has him in the right position to make plays on the ball in flight … Keeps the action in front of him well when playing in the zone as he shows the body control and leaping ability to disrupt the pass before it gets to the target (has 17 interceptions and 24 pass break-ups in 47 games) … Can stall the receiver on underneath routes when he uses his hands to redirect (needs to do this more often, but has had success more at safety than at cornerback in these attempts) … Has the soft hands, good ball skills and timing to compete for jump balls and won't hesitate to go vertical for the pass in a crowd … Did have some fumble issues in 2007 on punt returns, but is generally good with ball security … Despite being a low striker, he shows good body control when tackling (needs to face up and wrap better, though) … Patient kickoff returner who uses his change of direction and balance to weave through traffic … Best when playing in the centerfield area, as he is much better closing on plays in front of him than chasing the ball from behind … Won't bite on pump fakes or play-action, doing a nice job of reading the quarterback before jumping the route (plays in control and won't gamble) … Needs to add more bulk, but his frame can carry the additional weight without having it affect his timed speed … Very good at getting his hand into the ballcarrier in attempts to dislodge the ball from his opponent (four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries during his career).

Negatives: His frame is built more in the lines of a cornerback - lean with adequate playing strength … Lacks ideal recovery ability, as he dies not show the second gear to recover when beaten … Best as a downhill player, as he does not show suddenness or great range to chase down ballcarriers in long pursuit … Plays with good urgency in run support, but has had marginal production attacking the backfield (only 5 ½ tackles for losses in 47 games) … Has improved his work ethic, but needed to be pushed by the staff during his first two seasons (still needs to be monitored, but will do what is asked, nothing more) … Has adequate academic ability and will need more than a few reps to digest the playbook … Has enough lateral movement to play in the short area, but needs to stay tighter on the receiver in deep routes, as he struggles to trail once his man gets behind him … In run support, he must improve his angles, as he does not have the speed to take the wide loop to the ball and still make the play … More of an ankle biter as a tackler, as he attacks ballcarriers at their feet or tries to drag down rather than get in good position to make the wrap tackle … When he takes a side rather than facing up, runners have had success bouncing off his passive hits … Can fill in as an emergency returner, but lacks the burst and acceleration to take the ball to the house at the next level … Can get washed out at the X's, as he lacks the lower body strength to hold position on running plays directed right at him … Footwork needs refinement, as he gets too tall and narrow in his stance, allowing blockers to get into his exposed chest to sustain … His hand punch is lacking when trying to press and they get outside his frame too often, resulting in bigger blockers engulfing him … Has limited run support skills, as he shies away from lead blockers, knowing he will get bounced around if he attempts to clog the rush lanes … Some teams are eyeing him as a cornerback, but in his final six games there, he played the man too cautiously, allowing too much of a cushion and struggled to stay on the receiver's hip … Plays the ball more often than the man, lacking the physicality to force the opponent to reroute … While he has great timed speed, it fails to translate to the football field (does not carry his pads well, lacing the second gear needed to run stride-for-stride with receivers).

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.

2004: Sat out the San Jose State game (10/30) with a hamstring pull.

2008: Could not complete agility tests at the Combine due to cramps in his calves.

Campus: 4.47 in the 40-yard dash … 308-pound bench press … 374-pound squat … 35 ½-inch vertical jump … 9'3" broad jump … 31 3/8-inch arm length … 9 ½-inch hands … Right-handed … 19/49 Wonderlic score.

Combine: 4.39 in the 40-yard dash … 1.51 10-yard dash … 2.53 20-yard dash … Bench pressed 225 pounds 16 times … 31.5-inch vertical jump … 9'2" broad jump.

Attended Roosevelt (San Antonio, Texas) High School, playing football for head coach Glen Hill … Unanimous All-District 26-5A, All-Greater San Antonio and honorable mention All-State honoree as a senior … Split time at defensive back, wide receiver and punter that year, recording 65 tackles and five interceptions (two for touchdowns) … Also picked up 10 receptions for 360 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 40.5 yards on punts … During his last two seasons, he helped Roosevelt High to a 16-6 record, including a district title in 2001 … Added second-team All-District accolades as a junior … Recorded 23 tackles and had two interceptions that campaign, competing as a defensive back and receiver … Also lettered at cornerback as a sophomore … Two-year letter-winner in track, where he was a regional qualifier in the 100 as a junior and a member of the 1,600 relay that advanced to State.

Multidisciplinary Studies major … Son of Jackie Demps … Born Quintin Lamon Demps on 6/29/85 in San Antonio, Texas.