Emari Demercado highlights pass protection skills during Chiefs training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs running back Emari Demercado spoke with reporters on August 6 at Missouri Western State University, emphasizing his pride in pass protection. Demercado, who joined the Chiefs after going undrafted in 2023, shared insights from training camp, including his interactions with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He described Mahomes as a supportive teammate, offering guidance during practice. In the previous season, Demercado played as Arizona’s third-string running back, accumulating 312 rushing yards in 13 games.
- •Demercado discussed his strength in pass protection during a press conference.
- •He took pride in protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- •Demercado joined the Chiefs after going undrafted in 2023.
- •He previously played for Arizona, finishing last season with 312 rushing yards.
- •The press conference occurred on August 6 at Chiefs training camp.
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