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Cowboys Hosting Sleeper CB Prospect Who Wowed at NFL Combine
Dallas is taking a closer look at a small-school cornerback who impressed at the 2026 NFL Combine.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 8:49pm
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The Dallas Cowboys are hosting Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings on a pre-draft visit this week. Demmings, a local product from Mesquite, Texas, put up impressive numbers at the NFL Combine, including a 4.41 40-yard dash and a 42-inch vertical jump. The Cowboys are in need of cornerback help, and Demmings could be a mid-round target who provides long-term potential at the position.
Why it matters
The Cowboys have multiple question marks in their cornerback room heading into the 2026 season, so they are doing their due diligence on prospects like Demmings who could provide depth and competition at the position. As a small-school prospect, Demmings will need to prove he can make the jump to the NFL, but his Combine performance has scouts intrigued.
The details
According to reports, the Cowboys are hosting Demmings on a pre-draft visit over the next two days. Demmings, a product of Mesquite Horn High School, impressed at the NFL Combine with a 4.41 40-yard dash, 1.55 10-yard split, and 42-inch vertical jump. He also posted strong coverage numbers at Stephen F. Austin in 2025, allowing a passer rating of just 39.8. Scouts see Demmings as a potential mid-round pick who could develop into a future starter on the boundary.
- The Cowboys are hosting Demmings on a pre-draft visit through Friday, March 28, 2026.
- Demmings put up his impressive Combine numbers in February 2026.
The players
Charles Demmings
A cornerback prospect from Stephen F. Austin University who impressed at the 2026 NFL Combine with his size, speed, and coverage ability.
Dallas Cowboys
The NFL team that is hosting Demmings on a pre-draft visit as they look to bolster their cornerback depth ahead of the 2026 season.
What they’re saying
“Stephen F. Austin CB Charles Demmings is getting the 30 visit treatment by the Dallas Cowboys over the next two days, per source.”
— Nick Harris, Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“Demmings is capable of mixing into a variety of coverages but is at his best starting from a press look. He has the hips/feet to match route breaks and the speed to stay with routes as they unfold. His recognition and instincts are average from off coverages and he can be a step slow to drive on throws in front of him. While Demmings lacks ideal play strength and is not a firm tackler, his ball skills and man-cover consistency could land him a roster spot as a future CB4 with gunner potential.”
— Lance Zierlein, NFL.com Analyst
What’s next
The Cowboys will continue to evaluate Demmings during his pre-draft visit and determine if he is a prospect they want to target in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The takeaway
The Cowboys' interest in Demmings highlights their need for cornerback depth and the value they see in small-school prospects who can make an impact. If Demmings continues to impress during the pre-draft process, he could be an intriguing mid-round selection for Dallas as they look to bolster their secondary.
