Emari Demercado

Arizona Cardinals
Running Back #31

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	January 20, 1999
Height	5'9"
Weight	215 lb

Draft

College	TCU
Year	2023
Pick	UDFA
Team	ARI

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Emari Demercado: Emari Demercado's Dynasty Value is Fading After Underwhelming 2025 Campaign

Across 13 games in 2025, Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado recorded 413 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 57 touches. Demercado opened the year as the RB3 in Arizona behind James Conner (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee). However, Conner suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 3, and Benson went down for the year with a knee ailment in Week 4. Despite the injuries ahead of him, Demercado was unable to carve out a lead role in Arizona and ended up splitting playing time with running backs Michael Carter and Bam Knight. Demercado is now set to hit restricted free agency, so there is no guarantee he will be back with the Cardinals in 2026. Even if he gets a new contract in Arizona, it seems clear that the team views him as a complementary piece. The Cardinals should also get Benson back in time for the start of next season, and could look to add more talent in either free agency or the draft. In dynasty formats, Demercado may no longer be worth rostering after his underwhelming 2025 showing.

Feb. 21, 2026 10:31 AM EST