Vikings' Chuck Demmings starting to push for reps at cornerback
The fifth-round pick has impressed Brian Flores and could earn more snaps after veteran James Pierre missed practice.
- Rookie cornerback Chuck Demmings has been earning reps with the starters at Vikings training camp in Eagan, Minnesota, filling in during the absence of veteran cornerback James Pierre.
- Selected by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Stephen F. Austin, Demmings views his professional progression as a "snowball effect."
- Defensive coordinator Brian Flores praised Demmings' passion and daily improvement, while cornerback Byron Murphy said, "That's one of the guys right there," endorsing the rookie's integration.
- Demmings acknowledged the mental challenge of facing elite talent, admitting, "Oh that's Justin Jefferson out there," when describing his struggle to maintain tempo against the star receiver.
- Day 6 of Vikings camp at TCO Performance Center saw quarterback Kyler Murray struggle to find rhythm, though McCarthy produced highlights including a touchdown throw to Myles Price.
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Vikings Rookie is Dominating Camp, and Even Frustrating WR Justin Jefferson
The Minnesota Vikings selected Charles Demmings with the 163rd selection in the fifth round.Many thought the Vikings would go corner in the first or second round. Instead, they went with IDL Caleb Banks and LB Jake Golday. They opted to wait until day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft and pulled the trigger on Demmings.This […] The post Vikings Rookie is Dominating Camp, and Even Frustrating WR Justin Jefferson appeared first on HEAVY.
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