A former five-star recruit who has played in multiple fronts, Texas A&M’s DeMarvin Leal will hope his blue-chip talent and versatility will positively impact his stock as he enters the 2022 NFL draft.
Here is everything you need to know about the Aggies’ disruptive defensive lineman:
Vitals
Height: 6-4
Weight: 283
Class: Junior
40 time: 5.00
Strengths
Leal plays with excellent strength, using push-and-pull techniques to move bigger lineman into the backfield or clear the outside edge to contain/pursue. That power is the high point of his game, as he’s often able to use one arm to separate from blockers before closing in on the ball carrier. He routinely punishes opponents who are late off the snap by putting them on the ground.
His hands coordinate with his upper body well, as Leal consistently strikes off the snap and quickly overwhelms his opponents. He’s able to maneuver his hands appropriately while maintaining play strength through blocks, and can shift effectively to close off…