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Jeff Demps named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
Freshman RB and special teams player Jeff Demps on Monday was named Special Teams Player of the Week, the league office announced.
In Florida's 63-5 win over Kentucky, the 5-foot-8 Demps was involved in key plays in several facets of the game.
He blocked a punt in the first quarter that set up a 1-yard touchdown run to give UF a 14-0 lead. He had a 27-yard return on that play. He was one of three Gators who had blocked kicks in the game.
He also led the Gators in rushing (seven carries for 50 yards) and receiving (four catches for 67 yards and a TD).
"The fact that he takes so much pride in special teams tells you what a special player he is,'' RB coach Kenny Carter said. "It doesn't surprise me at all what he's accomplished in such a short time.''
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