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Steelers’ DeMarvin Leal Primed For One Last Push For Roster Spot

If this is DeMarvin Leal on his last legs, then perhaps he should have stood on them some time ago. The fourth-year defender, facing a battle for a roster spot, is making a case for himself in the early goings. Not only has he bulked up, but he has retained his versatility, playing everywhere from edge to defensive tackle.

A third-round pick out of Texas A&M in 2022, DeMarvin Leal has generally been an athlete first, football player second. Last offseason, he seemed to take a significant step forward, just in how he carried himself professionally.