DeMarvin Leal

DeMarvin Leal (born July 1, 2000) is an American football defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Texas A&M. He was named a consensus All-American as a junior in 2021.

DeMarvin Leal
Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2000-07-01) July 1, 2000
San Antonio, Texas
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:Judson (Converse, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2019–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 3 / Pick: 84
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Leal attended Judson High School in Converse, Texas. He played in the 2019 U.S. Army All-American Game.[1] He committed to Texas A&M University to play college football.[2][3]

College career

As a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2019, Leal played in all 13 games and had seven starts. He recorded 38 tackles and two sacks. He returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2020.[4][5][6] He started all nine games, recording 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and an interception.

During the 2021 season, he was named a midseason All-American by the Sporting News,[7] Associated Press,[8] and The Athletic.[9] Leal completed the season with 58 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks, and was named a consensus All-American.[10] Leal decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft.[11]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash20-yard shuttleVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		 283 lb
(128 kg)		 33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		5.00 s4.49 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)
All values from NFL Combine[12][13][14]

Leal was drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

References
  1. Texas A&M commit DeMarvin Leal gets All-American jersey, ready for short drive to Alamodome
  2. Judson standout DE DeMarvin Leal signs with Texas A&M
  3. Texas A&M DL Demarvin Leal is Aggies' highest-rated recruit since Myles Garrett
  4. Texas A&M has a catch in defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal
  5. Texas A&M DL DeMarvin Leal personifies Jimbo Fisher’s vision for Aggies’ future
  6. Texas A&M's DeMarvin Leal flipped for football at a young age
  7. "Sporting News 2021 Midseason All-Americans".
  8. "Associated Press releases midseason All-America team". 19 October 2021.
  9. "College football midseason All-America teams 2021: Georgia, Iowa, Michigan State lead picks, Kenny Pickett emerges at QB".
  10. "SEC Football by the Numbers: Consensus All-Americans". 16 December 2021.
  11. "Texas A&M DL Leal says he's headed to NFL draft". 2 December 2021.
  12. "DeMarvin Leal Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  13. "NFL Combine: Official measurements for every NFL Draft prospect in Indianapolis". theathletic.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  14. "DeMarvin Leal, Texas AM, DT, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
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