Complete article at:

https://www.vikings.com/news/charles-demmings-2026-nfl-draft-5-things-to-know

5 Things to Know About Vikings 5th Round Draft Pick Charles Demmings

1. Late start

Demmings played short stints of football a few different times, including in his middle school years, but didn't play consistently until his senior year at John Horn High School in Mesquite, Texas....

2. Knows how to hustle

Demmings knows there can be an uphill battle for later-round draft picks, but he assured media members he's a hard worker and "always grew up having to hustle."...

3. NFL Combine standout

Demmings may have gone to a small school, but his game garnered plenty of attention during the later part of his collegiate career.

He became the only FCS defensive back invited to the Panini Senior Bowl this year, and he also accepted an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis — his vertical jump of 42 inches was second best among cornerbacks, and he showed some speed in the 40-yard dash with a time of 4.41 seconds.

4. Committed Christian

As mentioned earlier, Demmings is a dedicated Christian and wants people to recognize that as central to his character....

5. Loyal to the Lumberjacks

Though Demmings had an opportunity to move into an FBS program, he opted to stay at Stephen F. Austin — a decision he says was both due to his faith and a belief in loyalty, as well as the relationships he'd built with teammates.....