Emari Demercado

Arizona Cardinals
Running Back #31

Personal

Age	26
Birthdate	January 20, 1999
Height	5'9"
Weight	215 lb

Draft

College	TCU
Year	2023
Pick	UDFA
Team	ARI

Fantasy Value

Player News

Emari Demercado: Emari Demercado to Remain in Same Third-Down Role?

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado "will stay in the same role" on third downs. Meanwhile, Michael Carter will take over on first and second downs with Trey Benson (knee) out four to six weeks after having surgery on his meniscus. James Conner (ankle) has already been lost for the year, so the Cardinals' backfield depth is being tested early on. Arizona could plan more designed runs for slippery quarterback Kyler Murray, too. Demercado had two carries for eight yards and caught both of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While the 26-year-old will be more involved with Benson out, it's Carter that should see more volume, and thus be a better flex play in fantasy lineups, starting this Sunday against the winless Tennessee Titans. Demercado is a better flex option in PPR formats.

Oct. 5, 2025 12:26 PM EST