NegativeBustSun, July 26, 2026Listen 33:40 – 34:07
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Round 17-18 pick with zero upside; may not be KC RB2.

Emari DemercadoRBKC

The player the source has spent the most money on this year despite absolute hatred for the pick; drafted at 204 (round 17-18) with significant downside risk—there is a chance he is not even the running back two for the Kansas City Chiefs and could be a literal zero; Kenneth Walker's extensive injury history provides some opportunity, but the downside is substantial; historical precedent: Bershad Smith (day-three KC RB) had only 44 rush attempts and 150 rushing yards last year, a potential outcome for Demercado.

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Emari Demercado's the guy that I've spent the most money on this year. Rookie or not, I'm going to take him here at 204. I absolutely hate doing it. I'm going to be honest with you. I Like there's a chance he's not even We're going to take Darnell Mooney to stack with Jackson Dart. But there's a chance that he is not even the running back two for the Kansas City Chiefs. There's a chance he's a literal zero.
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What did Flock Fantasy say about Emari Demercado?
The player the source has spent the most money on this year despite absolute hatred for the pick; drafted at 204 (round 17-18) with significant downside risk—there is a chance he is not even the running back two for the Kansas City Chiefs and could be a literal zero; Kenneth Walker's extensive injury history provides some opportunity, but the downside is substantial; historical precedent: Bershad Smith (day-three KC RB) had only 44 rush attempts and 150 rushing yards last year, a potential outcome for Demercado.
Is this good or bad for Emari Demercado's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Emari Demercado (RB KC). Round 17-18 pick with zero upside; may not be KC RB2.
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Emari Demercado's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.
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