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Jean-Charles

Jean-Charles is a former fifth-round pick who has appeared in 37 regular season games over four years. The well-traveled corner totaled 14 tackles and one interception last season with the Saints while playing on a career-high 143 defensive snaps. ESPN’s Brady Henderson believes Jean-Charles has a chance to replace corner Tre Brown, who recently left to sign with the 49ers.

The Packers go into Week 1 at full health against a Saints defense missing some key players. They’ll play an “away” game against the Saints in Jacksonville while New Orleans recovers from Hurricane Ida.

Jean-Charles (5'10/184) was a two-year starter for App State. He earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors in 2020, racking up a whopping 16 passes defended to go along with one pick. Although small in stature, Jean-Charles plays with excellent zone eyes and discipline. Jean-Charles has a natural feel for playing off the quarterback’s rhythm and triggering down to break up passes. Zone coverage will be a must for Jean-Charles in the league, however. He does not have the smoothest hips or transitions, particularly at the top of route breaks in man coverage. Press is not his cup of tea, either. Jean-Charles could be a sneaky great Cover 2 cornerback with some potential for more, similar to Lavert Hill.