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Nick Leverett battles adversity in roster fight

Nick Leverett has endured his fair share of challenges throughout the last year, as the 6-foot-4, 315-pound offensive lineman has gone through professional and personal struggles.

The promising 24-year-old missed out on the Buccaneers 53-man roster last season before landing on the practice squad, where he remained before the team made the tough call to release him just prior to the Super Bowl in favor of the more-experienced Earl Watford.

Leverett also dealt with the loss of his grandfather. However, he weathered these trials and honed his focus in pursuit of his goals this season.