Emari Demercado Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 215 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.8
- Pos rank
- RB89
- Rostered
- 2%
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Emari Demercado Bio
Emari Demercado is a running back for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 31. Born January 20, 1999, in Inglewood, CA, he attended Downey and played college football at TCU.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023. Since then, Demercado joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2026.
In 41 regular-season games since 2023, he has run for 834 yards and 3 touchdowns and caught 50 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Dallas Cowboys Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
Arizona Cardinals2023–2025
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 26 of 40 games.
College: TCU
Transactions
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.
- WaivedWaived by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
- SignedSigned with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals.
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About Emari Demercado: Bio FAQ
How old is Emari Demercado?
Emari Demercado is 27 years old. He was born on January 20, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Emari Demercado?
Emari Demercado is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays running back for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does Emari Demercado weigh?
Emari Demercado weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Emari Demercado wear?
Emari Demercado wears number 31 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays running back.
What position does Emari Demercado play?
Emari Demercado plays running back for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 31. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Emari Demercado play for?
Emari Demercado plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a running back. He has been with the Cowboys since 2026.
Where did Emari Demercado go to college?
Emari Demercado played college football at TCU, after attending Downey (CA).
Where is Emari Demercado from?
Emari Demercado went to high school in California, at Downey, before playing college football at TCU.
When is Emari Demercado's birthday?
Emari Demercado's birthday is January 20. He was born on January 20, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Emari Demercado been in the NFL?
2026 is Emari Demercado's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023. View his career statistics.
What teams has Emari Demercado played for?
Emari Demercado has played for the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did Emari Demercado enter the NFL?
Emari Demercado entered the NFL in 2023. 2026 is his 4th season.