Former Texas A&M Defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal was selected 84th overall in the 3rd round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a projected “tweener” in the NFL, Leal can play in multiple fronts, with the ability to switch from 3 technique to defensive end on any given down due to his size, quickness, and play strength. Like his fellow teammate and current Houston Texan Kenyon Green, he is one of the most versatile players this draft had to offer.
With three years of SEC experience, while playing against some of the best linemen the country had to offer, there’s no doubt that DeMarvin is ready for the challenges ahead of him that pro football presents as he becomes a member of the black and gold.
Standing at 6-4 and 283 pounds, Leal is very disciplined at the line of scrimmage, and is a connoisseur of the “push and pull” technique, using his massive upper body to break through a lineman’s initial punch and quickly make his way into the backfield, or simply take advantage of a blocker who’s late off the snap count, bulldozing them to disrupt and quarterback rhythm. With the potential to develop into a full time defensive tackle after adding weight to his frame while keeping the option open to provide some pass rush ability on the outside, he gives newly minted Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin a lot to work with for years to come.
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