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Saints sign speedy cornerback David Simmons from Division III North Park University

Chances are, you've never heard of North Park University.

It's a Division III school on the north side of Chicago.

It's also where David Simmons Jr. attended school.

Now Simmons, a cornerback, is looking to become the next feel good story from a small school to make it in the NFL.

The Saints signed Simmons, who was invited to the team's rookie minicamp as a tryout player, on Sunday, according to a source.

Simmons spoke to The Advocate on Saturday on the second day of minicamp about the opportunity.

"It means a lot to me," Simmons said.