“To be able to grow up here, have my whole childhood here, leave go to Texas and be able to finish my college career back here is almost like it’s scripted.” “If I walk to the end of my street, I can see the stadium,” Demercado said. The world might not have known, but I’ve always known what I’m capable of.”ĭemercado, an Inglewood native, grew up five minutes down the street from what is now SoFi Stadium. “So to finally be able to put it on display was something special for me. “I think I’ve always known what I was capable of,” Demercado said. credits Downey high school football coach Jack Williams as one of the people who changed his life through support, encouragement and mentorship. TCU running Emari Demercado grew up in Inglewood, about 5 minutes away from SoFi Stadium. If I would not have met him, I don’t know where I would be today … he’s someone I’ll never forget and I’ll forever cherish our relationship.” He’s always there for me, going through high school literally changed my life. He’s really changed my life, just being able to reach out to him for advice. “Jack Williams is honestly like a father figure to me,” said Demercado, a 2017 Downey grad. LOS ANGELES - TCU senior running back Emari Demercado does not regret his path to the national championship game.ĭemercado’s breakout performance may not have happened until his second-to-last college football game, but he’s glad he never gave up, in part due to the constant support, motivation and inspiration from Downey High football coach Jack Williams.

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