Quintin Demps
A hard-hitting NFL safety turned coach, known for his ball-hawking skills and a career built on resilience across six different teams.
Born 1985 (age 41)·American football player·Birthday: June 29·Millennials
Biography
Quintin Demps's path to the NFL was forged at the University of Texas at El Paso, where his playmaking ability caught the eye of scouts. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, he embarked on a journeyman career that saw him wear the uniforms of six NFL franchises over nine seasons. Demps made his name as a defensive back with a nose for the football, compiling interceptions and solid tackle numbers for teams like the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears. His longevity in a physically punishing league spoke to his preparation and adaptability. After retiring, he smoothly transitioned into coaching, bringing his professional experience to guide the next generation of defensive backs at the collegiate level.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Quintin was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Quintin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Quintin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Recorded a career-high 6 interceptions for the Houston Texans during the 2014 NFL season.
- Played in 121 regular season NFL games, starting 49 of them, over a nine-year career.
- Returned an interception 102 yards for a touchdown while with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, one of the longest pick-sixes in league history.
Did You Know?
He was a track star in college at UTEP, competing in the 100-meter dash and the 4x100 meter relay.
Demps played in the United Football League for the Hartford Colonials during the 2011 NFL lockout.
His son, Shea, is a highly-touted college football prospect who committed to play at the University of Texas.
“You have to be ready when your number is called, no matter what city you're in.”
