Saints Host Stephen F. Austin CB Charles Demmings

0:00On March 27, the New Orleans Saints are casting a wide net ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, recently hosting a workout for Stephen F. Austin Cornerback, Charles Demings. This FCS standout is no ordinary late-round flyer. Scouts see him as a third of fourth-round talent with elite athleticism that could make him a day-one contributor. Demings turned heads at the NFL scouting combine, topping the athleticism scores for cornerbacks with a 4.4-140 yard dash, A, 42-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot broad jump. He skipped testing at his pro-day to stand by those numbers and also shown at the senior bowl, impressing teams with his speed, fluidity, and character in interviews. Teams love his man-covered skills and ball-hawking ability, though he needs work on tackling and play-strength. For the Saints, he could slot in with young corners like Kool-Aid McHenstrey and Quincy Riley, potentially filling a gap left by Alente Taylor. After the Saints session, Demings headed to Dallas for a two-day pre-drav visit with the Cowboys,

1:05showing his stock is rising fast. New Orleans holds picks at number 42 and 73 on day two, and number 132 on day three, so they might need to trade up in. The fourth, if they want him. As draft boards solidify, expect more buzz around this hidden gem who could thrive in the right scheme and change a team's secondary overnight. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.