tackles against Nevada and #9 Utah. Against Utah, Demps, also recorded a forced fumble. He finished 10th among Mountain West secondary players with nine passes defended. Thirty of his tackles were solo. However, he was slowed late in the year by a sprained knee but did not miss a game. Red-shirt Senior (2005) In 2005, Demps finished the season with 72 tackles, two sacks, four interceptions and one touchdown. Demps opened the season with five tackles against UCLA, (three solo). The next game at Air Force, he recorded eight tackles (two solo, one for loss) and one forced fumble. During the third game of the season in Columbus, Ohio against Ohio State, Demps recorded nine tackles. In the next game, home against San Jose State he recorded two tackles (two solo, one for loss), his first interception of the season, and two passes defensed. Against BYU, Demps recorded two tackles (two solo, one for loss) and his second interceptions on the season. The next week at UNLV, he recorded six tackles (two solo, one for loss). During the next game at Utah, Demps recorded 10 tackles (four solo). The next week against New Mexico, Demps recorded a season-high of 12 tackles (10 solo). Against Texas Christian University he recorded seven tackles (four solo, one for loss). In the game at Colorado State, Demps recorded seven tackles (three solo), one interception, and one passed defensed. In the game against Wyoming he recorded one tackle (one solo, one for loss), one interception, and one punt return. In the season, and his college finale, against Hawaii, Demps recorded five tackles (two solo) and one pass defensed. Professional career Demps went unselected in the 2006 NFL Draft, however he was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent May 8, 2006, after participating in the rookie mini-camp as a tryout player. He was however released on September 2, 2006. He was then signed to the Lions practice squad the next day. However, he was placed on the reserved/injury list on September 21, 2006 with a knee injury. Personal life Demps is the son of Kye and William Demps and the younger brother of free agent safety Will Demps. Notes External links Detroit Lions bio ESPN.com bio Profile at NCAA.org San Diego State Aztecs bio 1983 births African-American players of American football American football safeties American people of Korean descent Detroit Lions players