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NFL Draft Analysis: Inside linebacker Akileis Leroy has the defensive presence needed to make a name for himself in the league

He played more career games than most on FAU’s 2021 roster.

University Press stock image of #2 inside linebacker Akileis Leroy rushing towards the line of scrimmage.

With the NFL Draft set for Thursday, April 28, nine FAU players are hoping to land an opportunity. Inside linebacker Akileis Leroy is among the crowd, declaring for the draft via Instagram in January.

“It seems like it was just yesterday that I walked onto this campus as a freshman, and now my time as an Owl has come to an end,” Leroy wrote.