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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Demarcado has carved out a niche as Kansas City's third-down back, leveraging his pass protection skills as his primary value in the offense. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised his pass blocking technique—"He's not going to bounce anything; he sees it, he lowers it, and he hits it"—and noted his experience and improving workload management. Demarcado emphasizes pass protection as his identity in the league, particularly given the importance of protecting Patrick Mahomes. He appears to have the inside track over younger competition like rookie Emmett Johnson.
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PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026Arrowhead Pride
Undrafted RB competing for third-down back role with Kansas City Chiefs; Andy Reid praised his pass protection work ethic and technique—"He's not going to bounce anything; he sees it, he lowers it, and he hits it in the run game"—and noted his experience and recent performance improvements. Demarcado has identified pass protection as his niche in the league and takes pride in protecting Patrick Mahomes specifically. The source indicates he has the inside track to secure the third-down role ahead of younger, less experienced competitors like rookie Emmett Johnson.
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PositiveNewsJul 31, 202632BeatWriters
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Day three of Dolphins training camp just wrapped Big day for Caleb Douglas — contested catch in traffic over the middle on the first play of team drills, followed it up with a nice back shoulder grab on the sideline from Malik Willis a few plays later. Also scored a touchdown in RZ drills Donovan Edwards also cut back and broke contain for a rush TD during redzone work 

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PositiveUsageJul 26, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Sounds like Emari Demercado is currently RB2 for the Chiefs with Emmett Johnson as RB3 Again this is kind of expected for rookies - the host suggested he could carve out a role if he proves himself Take: For 2026, I lean Demercado of the two - just think he’s the type of player who does everything right, but definitely something to pay attention to during camp.

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NegativeBustJul 26, 2026Flock Fantasy
The player the source has spent the most money on this year despite absolute hatred for the pick; drafted at 204 (round 17-18) with significant downside risk—there is a chance he is not even the running back two for the Kansas City Chiefs and could be a literal zero; Kenneth Walker's extensive injury history provides some opportunity, but the downside is substantial; historical precedent: Bershad Smith (day-three KC RB) had only 44 rush attempts and 150 rushing yards last year, a potential outcome for Demercado.
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PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Demercado was added to the Chiefs as part of the running back revamp and could be viewed as a wise offseason move. The source highlights that Demercado has thrived in pass-protection situations in the past, making him a potential asset in that role—an area where fellow back Kenneth Walker has struggled. While the addition may not have generated immediate fan excitement, there is potential for Demercado to contribute meaningfully.
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NegativeUsageJul 23, 2026Adam Levitan
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I only believe beat writer takes when it confirms my priors, part 69420. (via ESPN) Very clean setup for Kenneth Walker: * Leaves SEA in part because they limited his touches * KC shows intent to go workhorse with 3-year, $43M deal * Goes to offense where the QB play forces defenders deep * Backups are Emari Demercado, Emmett Johnson, Brashard Smith * Thorn's No. 8 offensive line

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PositiveUsageJun 27, 2026Ian Hartitz
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The Cardinals losing 22-21 to the Titans last season remains one of the dumbest losses of all time: -Cardinals up 21-3 in the 2nd quarter -Kyler Murray loses a 3rd quarter fumble on TEN 20-yard line after the snap simply drills him in the face -Emari Demercado drops the football one yard short of the goal line on what should have been a 72-yard TD -Would-be game-ending Cam Ward INT is actually fumbled and turns into a Titans TD -Titans drive down with under 2 minutes left for the game-winning...

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PositiveUsageJun 23, 2026Adam Levitan
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This has #Chiefs keeping 4 RBs on roster: 1. Kenneth Walker 2. Emari Demercado (27 years old, never had more than 79 touches in a season) 3. Emmett Johnson (Round 5 rookie) 4. Brashard Smith (return specialist) <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7373375/2026/06/23/chiefs-53-man-roster-projection-2026/>

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PositiveNewsJun 18, 2026Ryan Heath
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YPRR for Detroit Lions' pass-catchers in 2025, on dropbacks with vs. without motion: Amon-Ra St. Brown: 3.09 with, 2.00 without Jameson Williams: 2.09 with, 1.89 without Sam LaPorta: 2.69 with, 1.25 without Jahmyr Gibbs: 1.58 with, 2.14 without @​FantasyPtsData

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