Saints Scout Charles Demmings: Small-School Steal

0:00It's March 27. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your Gridiron update. I'm Corey with the story. Noreland St. Scouts have their eyes on Charles Demings, a standout cornerback from Stephen F. Austin University. This small school prospect boasts elite athleticism and sharp ball skills that could turn him into a sneaky NFL draft steal next year. Teams often overlook players like Demings at the Nickel Corner Spot, treating it as expendable amid the rise of speedy edge rushers and athletic, defensive lineman. But lately, there's a shift, with more focus on protecting the interior line to counter those threats. Experts and coaches are pushing back on that old mindset, arguing the specialized defenders are crucial. They point out how agile pass rushers slip right past tackles, making versatile corners like Demings even more valuable in today's game. Recent contracts highlight the trend, like David Edwards caching in big, Tyler Lindorbaum signing with the Raiders and Luke Fortner landing a deal.

1:01With the Carolina Panthers, interior lineman are getting paid because teams finally see the need. As the draft approaches, prospects from over the programs like Demings could rise fast if Scouts keep talking him up.