By: John Mamola

(via @JeffDemps7)

After his agent denied reports of any sort of deal, the New England Patriots have indeed agreed to terms with Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps, who played running back at Florida but was not drafted by an NFL team because he said he wanted to focus on his track career.

Patriots player personnel director Nick Caserio said in his meeting with reporters on Friday that the team had nothing to report. But later in the night, after reports began to surface, the Patriots issued a press release, announcing the signing of the 22-year-old sprinter.

Demps earned the Olympic silver medal in the 4x100 relay as part of the team that finished second to Jamaica at the London Games last week. His football agent, Daniel Rose, told The Associated Press this week that several NFL teams were interested in the former running back from Florida.

Demps’ agent Nohemy Baltodono told 620WDAE Friday afternoon that the reports of Demps agreeing to any contract at that time were untrue, and in fact Demps was heading back to Orlando to consider offers which continued to come in from other teams.

Demps’ second agent Daniel Rose told the Tampa Bay Times early Friday the same reports that Baltodono reported to WDAE as well.

Demps had 2,470 career yards rushing and 23 touchdowns in four seasons with the Gators, but he did not attend any college football all-star games or take part in any NFL draft workouts to focus on track. He averaged 28.8 yards a return during his four-year career and also won multiple national championships in track and field.

Demps played in 51 games at Florida. The 5-foot-7, 191-pound standout finished his career with 367 carries and a 6.7-yard average.