Packers' Day 3 Draft Steal: Charles Demmings

0:00It's March 31st. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Packers fans, the countdown to the 2026 NFL draft, is heating up with the unpacking future Packers list, ranking top prospects Green Bay. My grab, their cornerback room desperately needs fresh legs after a quiet year from the current crew. They kicked off the fix by signing Benjamin St. Jews to a two-year deal in free agency, but General Manager Brian Gudakunst is eyeing more help, especially on day three of the draft. One name bubbling up is Charles Demings, the Stephen F. Austin cornerback sitting at number 29 on that prospect list. This Texas kid stands six foot one, weighs 191 pounds, and turned heads at the combine with a 4.4 140 yard dash, a 42 inch vertical, and an 11 foot broad jump. Over his college seasons, he racked up nine interceptions and 35 past deflections total. Meanwhile, Demings shines in press man coverage, using his length and speed to jam receivers and

1:03hunt the ball in the air. He's got that track background for quick recovery, and he battles hard at the catchpoint. For the Packers, this matters big time since Casey and Nixon and Carrington Valentine combined for just one pick last season, leaving the secondary, starving for playmakers. That said, his tackling and run support shows some rough edges, like inconsistent effort off blocks and angles that can lead to big plays. Still, he limited yards after catch to only 40 last year per pro football focus. As a developmental guy, he'd fit perfect on special teams early while growing into a boundary starter. With Nixon and Valentine hitting contract years, expect Gudakunst to load up on corners, maybe two or three. Demings has the tools, the attitude, and even a connection through Packers coach Jamal Lett, who worked with him at the senior bowl, making him a sneaky day three steal to reshape that secondary.