Demercado gives a backfield a little spark without asking for a wholesale change in the offense. He can get north quickly, help as a receiver and make himself useful in a rotation. The path to more touches is simple: make the routine plays dependable and take advantage of the occasional open lane.
Strengths: Change of pace, receiving utility, spot-start experience and special-teams value.
Weaknesses: Limited volume résumé, crowded depth chart and modest power profile.