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Total tackles:	33
Sacks:	1.0
Pass deflections:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

DeMarvin Leal
	Leal with the Steelers in 2023
No. 98 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	July 1, 2000 (age 24); San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:	Judson; (Converse, Texas)
College:	Texas A&M (2019–2021)
NFL draft:	2022 / round: 3 / pick: 84
Career history
	Pittsburgh Steelers (2022–present);
Roster status:	Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
	Consensus All-American (2021); First-team All-SEC (2021);
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	33
Sacks:	1.0
Pass deflections:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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DeMarvin Leal (born July 1, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M. He was named a consensus All-American as a junior in 2021.

Early life

Leal attended Judson High School in Converse, Texas. He played in the 2019 U.S. Army All-American Game.^[1] He committed to Texas A&M University to play college football.^[2]^[3]

College career

As a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2019, Leal played in all 13 games and had seven starts. He recorded 38 tackles and two sacks.^[4] He returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2020.^[5]^[6]^[7] He started all nine games, recording 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and an interception.^[8]

During the 2021 season, he was named a midseason All-American by the Sporting News,^[9] Associated Press,^[10] and The Athletic.^[11] Leal completed the season with 58 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks, and was named a consensus All-American.^[12]^[13] Leal decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL draft.^[14]

Statistics

Season	GP	Defense
Season	GP	Tckl	TFL	Sck	Int	FF
2019	12	38	5.5	2.0	0	0
2020	10	37	7.0	2.5	1	1
2021	11	58	12.5	8.5	0	1
Career	33	133	25.0	13.0	1	2

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in (1.93 m)	283 lb (128 kg)	33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	5.00 s	1.72 s	2.90 s	4.49 s	7.20 s	30.5 in (0.77 m)	9 ft 2 in (2.79 m)	17 reps
Sources:^[15]^[16]

Leal was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round, 84th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.^[17] He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals.^[18] He recorded his first start in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills.^[19] He was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2022.^[20] He returned in Week 13.^[21] He finished his rookie season with two starts in 11 appearances. He had 14 total tackles and three passes defensed.^[18]

References

^ Newman, Logan (December 5, 2018). "Texas A&M commit DeMarvin Leal gets All-American jersey, ready for short drive to Alamodome". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Hinojosa, David (December 20, 2018). "Judson standout DE DeMarvin Leal signs with Texas A&M". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Zwerneman, Brent (January 24, 2019). "Texas A&M DL Demarvin Leal is Aggies' highest-rated recruit since Myles Garrett". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Demarvin Leal 2019 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Zwerneman, Brent (October 6, 2020). "Texas A&M has a catch in defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Carlton, Chuck (October 8, 2020). "Texas A&M DL DeMarvin Leal personifies Jimbo Fisher's vision for Aggies' future". Dallas News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Zwerneman, Brent (December 17, 2020). "A&M's DeMarvin Leal flipped for football at a young age". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Demarvin Leal 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Bender, Bill (October 20, 2021). "Sporting News 2021 Midseason All-Americans". Sporting News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Gibbs, Simon (October 19, 2021). "Associated Press releases midseason All-America team". On3. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "College football midseason All-America teams 2021: Georgia, Iowa, Michigan State lead picks, Kenny Pickett emerges at QB". The Athletic. October 19, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Demarvin Leal 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Inabinett, Mark (December 16, 2021). "SEC Football by the Numbers: Consensus All-Americans". AL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Wilson, Dave (December 2, 2021). "Texas A&M DL Leal says he's headed to NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "DeMarvin Leal Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
^ "DeMarvin Leal, Texas AM, DT, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
^ Varley, Teresa (April 29, 2022). "Steelers select DeMarvin Leal in the third round". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "DeMarvin Leal 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Varley, Teresa (February 6, 2023). "Rookie Recap: DeMarvin Leal". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ Varley, Teresa (October 15, 2022). "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Steelers' DeMarvin Leal: Coming back from IR". CBSSports.com. December 3, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

External links

[1] Newman, Logan (December 5, 2018). "Texas A&M commit DeMarvin Leal gets All-American jersey, ready for short drive to Alamodome". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[2] Hinojosa, David (December 20, 2018). "Judson standout DE DeMarvin Leal signs with Texas A&M". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[3] Zwerneman, Brent (January 24, 2019). "Texas A&M DL Demarvin Leal is Aggies' highest-rated recruit since Myles Garrett". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[4] "Demarvin Leal 2019 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[5] Zwerneman, Brent (October 6, 2020). "Texas A&M has a catch in defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[6] Carlton, Chuck (October 8, 2020). "Texas A&M DL DeMarvin Leal personifies Jimbo Fisher's vision for Aggies' future". Dallas News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[7] Zwerneman, Brent (December 17, 2020). "A&M's DeMarvin Leal flipped for football at a young age". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[8] "Demarvin Leal 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[9] Bender, Bill (October 20, 2021). "Sporting News 2021 Midseason All-Americans". Sporting News. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[10] Gibbs, Simon (October 19, 2021). "Associated Press releases midseason All-America team". On3. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[11] "College football midseason All-America teams 2021: Georgia, Iowa, Michigan State lead picks, Kenny Pickett emerges at QB". The Athletic. October 19, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[12] "Demarvin Leal 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[13] Inabinett, Mark (December 16, 2021). "SEC Football by the Numbers: Consensus All-Americans". AL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[14] Wilson, Dave (December 2, 2021). "Texas A&M DL Leal says he's headed to NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[15] "DeMarvin Leal Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.

[16] "DeMarvin Leal, Texas AM, DT, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.

[17] Varley, Teresa (April 29, 2022). "Steelers select DeMarvin Leal in the third round". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[22gl-18] "DeMarvin Leal 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[19] Varley, Teresa (February 6, 2023). "Rookie Recap: DeMarvin Leal". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[20] Varley, Teresa (October 15, 2022). "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[21] "Steelers' DeMarvin Leal: Coming back from IR". CBSSports.com. December 3, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

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-'''DeMarvin Leal''' (born July 1, 2000) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]]. He was named a consensus [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] as a junior in 2021.
+'''DeMarvin Leal''' (born July 1, 2000) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]]. He was named a consensus [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] as a junior in 2021.
-==Early years==
+==Early life==
-Leal attended [[Judson High School]] in [[Converse, Texas]]. He played in the 2019 [[U.S. Army All-American Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Logan |date=December 5, 2018 |title=Texas A&M commit DeMarvin Leal gets All-American jersey, ready for short drive to Alamodome |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2018/texas-am-commit-demarvin-leal-gets-all-american-jersey-ready-for-short-drive-to-alamodome |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> He committed to [[Texas A&M University]] to play college football.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hinojosa |first=David |date=December 20, 2018 |title=Judson standout DE DeMarvin Leal signs with Texas A&M |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/college_sports/aggies/article/Judson-standout-DE-DeMarvin-Leal-signs-with-Texas-13478785.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=San Antonio Express-News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=January 24, 2019 |title=Texas A&M DL Demarvin Leal is Aggies’ highest-rated recruit since Myles Garrett |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/Texas-AM-Leal-Aggies-highest-rated-recruit-Garrett-13559617.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref>
+Leal attended [[Judson High School]] in [[Converse, Texas]]. He played in the 2019 [[U.S. Army All-American Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Logan |date=December 5, 2018 |title=Texas A&M commit DeMarvin Leal gets All-American jersey, ready for short drive to Alamodome |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2018/texas-am-commit-demarvin-leal-gets-all-american-jersey-ready-for-short-drive-to-alamodome |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> He committed to [[Texas A&M University]] to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hinojosa |first=David |date=December 20, 2018 |title=Judson standout DE DeMarvin Leal signs with Texas A&M |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/college_sports/aggies/article/Judson-standout-DE-DeMarvin-Leal-signs-with-Texas-13478785.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=San Antonio Express-News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=January 24, 2019 |title=Texas A&M DL Demarvin Leal is Aggies' highest-rated recruit since Myles Garrett |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/Texas-AM-Leal-Aggies-highest-rated-recruit-Garrett-13559617.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref>
 ==College career==
-As a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2019, Leal played in all 13 games and had seven starts. He recorded 38 tackles and two sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demarvin Leal 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/demarvin-leal-1/gamelog/2019|access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=October 6, 2020 |title=Texas A&M has a catch in defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/college_sports/aggies/article/Texas-A-M-has-a-catch-in-defensive-lineman-15623481.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=San Antonio Express-News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carlton |first=Chuck |date=October 8, 2020 |title=Texas A&M DL DeMarvin Leal personifies Jimbo Fisher’s vision for Aggies’ future |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-am-aggies/2020/10/08/texas-am-dl-demarvin-leal-personifies-jimbo-fishers-vision-for-aggies-future/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=December 17, 2020 |title=A&M’s DeMarvin Leal flipped for football at a young age |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/college_sports/aggies/article/Texas-A-M-s-DeMarvin-Leal-flipped-for-football-15812641.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=San Antonio Express-News |language=en-US}}</ref> He started all nine games, recording 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demarvin Leal 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/demarvin-leal-1/gamelog/2020|access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+As a true freshman at Texas A&M in 2019, Leal played in all 13 games and had seven starts. He recorded 38 tackles and two sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demarvin Leal 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/demarvin-leal-1/gamelog/2019|access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He returned as a starter his sophomore year in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=October 6, 2020 |title=Texas A&M has a catch in defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/college_sports/aggies/article/Texas-A-M-has-a-catch-in-defensive-lineman-15623481.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=San Antonio Express-News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carlton |first=Chuck |date=October 8, 2020 |title=Texas A&M DL DeMarvin Leal personifies Jimbo Fisher's vision for Aggies' future |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-am-aggies/2020/10/08/texas-am-dl-demarvin-leal-personifies-jimbo-fishers-vision-for-aggies-future/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=December 17, 2020 |title=A&M's DeMarvin Leal flipped for football at a young age |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/college_sports/aggies/article/Texas-A-M-s-DeMarvin-Leal-flipped-for-football-15812641.php |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=San Antonio Express-News |language=en-US}}</ref> He started all nine games, recording 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demarvin Leal 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/demarvin-leal-1/gamelog/2020|access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
-During the 2021 season, he was named a midseason All-American by the ''[[Sporting News]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Bill |date=October 20, 2021 |title=Sporting News 2021 Midseason All-Americans |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/sporting-news-2021-midseason-all-americans/106qzy7cc0qnb14vp2enkf70in |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Sporting News |language=en}}</ref> [[Associated Press]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gibbs |first=Simon |date=October 19, 2021 |title=Associated Press releases midseason All-America team |url=https://www.on3.com/news/associated-press-releases-midseason-all-america-team-bryce-young-bijan-robinson-drake-london/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=On3 |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[The Athletic]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2021 |title=College football midseason All-America teams 2021: Georgia, Iowa, Michigan State lead picks, Kenny Pickett emerges at QB |url=https://theathletic.com/2897773/2021/10/19/college-football-midseason-all-america-teams-2021-georgia-iowa-michigan-state-lead-picks-kenny-pickett-emerges-at-qb/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=The Athletic |language=en}}</ref> Leal completed the season with 58 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks, and was named a consensus [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demarvin Leal 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/demarvin-leal-1/gamelog/2021|access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=December 16, 2021 |title=SEC Football by the Numbers: Consensus All-Americans |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2021/12/sec-football-by-the-numbers-consensus-all-americans.html |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}</ref> Leal decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the [[2022 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Dave |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Texas A&M DL Leal says he's headed to NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32765166/no1-ranked-defensive-tackle-prospect-demarvin-leal-leave-texas-aggies-enter-nfl-draft |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
+During the 2021 season, he was named a midseason All-American by the ''[[Sporting News]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Bill |date=October 20, 2021 |title=Sporting News 2021 Midseason All-Americans |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/sporting-news-2021-midseason-all-americans/106qzy7cc0qnb14vp2enkf70in |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Sporting News |language=en}}</ref> [[Associated Press]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gibbs |first=Simon |date=October 19, 2021 |title=Associated Press releases midseason All-America team |url=https://www.on3.com/news/associated-press-releases-midseason-all-america-team-bryce-young-bijan-robinson-drake-london/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=On3 |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[The Athletic]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2021 |title=College football midseason All-America teams 2021: Georgia, Iowa, Michigan State lead picks, Kenny Pickett emerges at QB |url=https://theathletic.com/2897773/2021/10/19/college-football-midseason-all-america-teams-2021-georgia-iowa-michigan-state-lead-picks-kenny-pickett-emerges-at-qb/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=The Athletic |language=en}}</ref> Leal completed the season with 58 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks, and was named a consensus [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demarvin Leal 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/demarvin-leal-1/gamelog/2021|access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=December 16, 2021 |title=SEC Football by the Numbers: Consensus All-Americans |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2021/12/sec-football-by-the-numbers-consensus-all-americans.html |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}</ref> Leal decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the [[2022 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Dave |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Texas A&M DL Leal says he's headed to NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32765166/no1-ranked-defensive-tackle-prospect-demarvin-leal-leave-texas-aggies-enter-nfl-draft |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
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-Leal was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the third round, 84th overall, of the [[2022 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=April 29, 2022 |title=Steelers select DeMarvin Leal in the third round |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-select-demarvin-leal-in-the-third-round |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the [[2022 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref name="22gl">{{Cite web |title=DeMarvin Leal 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LealDe00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He recorded his first start in Week 5 against the [[2022 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=February 6, 2023 |title=Rookie Recap: DeMarvin Leal |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/rookie-recap-demarvin-leal |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Steelers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=October 15, 2022 |title=Steelers make multiple roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x2480 |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref>  He returned in Week 13.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2022 |title=Steelers' DeMarvin Leal: Coming back from IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-demarvin-leal-coming-back-from-ir/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with two starts in 11 appearances. He had 14 total tackles and three passes defensed.<ref name="22gl" />
+Leal was drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the third round, 84th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=April 29, 2022 |title=Steelers select DeMarvin Leal in the third round |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-select-demarvin-leal-in-the-third-round |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref name="22gl">{{Cite web |title=DeMarvin Leal 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LealDe00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He recorded his first start in Week 5 against the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=February 6, 2023 |title=Rookie Recap: DeMarvin Leal |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/rookie-recap-demarvin-leal |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Steelers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=October 15, 2022 |title=Steelers make multiple roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x2480 |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref>  He returned in Week 13.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2022 |title=Steelers' DeMarvin Leal: Coming back from IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-demarvin-leal-coming-back-from-ir/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished his rookie season with two starts in 11 appearances. He had 14 total tackles and three passes defensed.<ref name="22gl" />
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+{{footballstats|yahoo=34040}}
 * [https://www.steelers.com/team/players-roster/demarvin-leal/ Pittsburgh Steelers bio]
 *[https://12thman.com/sports/football/roster/demarvin-leal/7985 Texas A&M Aggies bio]

v t e 2021 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
Offense	QB Bryce Young RB Breece Hall RB Kenneth Walker III WR Jordan Addison WR David Bell OT Ikem Ekwonu OT Kenyon Green OT Darian Kinnard OT Evan Neal C Tyler Linderbaum TE Trey McBride
Defense	DE Aidan Hutchinson DE DeMarvin Leal DE Kayvon Thibodeaux DT Jordan Davis LB Will Anderson Jr. LB Nakobe Dean LB Devin Lloyd CB Sauce Gardner S Kyle Hamilton S Verone McKinley III S Jalen Pitre
Special teams	K Jake Moody P Matt Araiza AP Marcus Jones AP Deuce Vaughn

v t e Pittsburgh Steelers roster
Active	2 Justin Fields 3 Russell Wilson 4 Kyle Allen 6 Patrick Queen 8 Corliss Waitman 9 Chris Boswell 11 Van Jefferson 13 Scotty Miller 14 George Pickens 15 Ben Skowronek 18 Mike Williams 19 Calvin Austin 20 Cameron Sutton 22 Najee Harris 23 Damontae Kazee 24 Joey Porter Jr. 25 DeShon Elliott 26 Donte Jackson 28 Miles Killebrew 30 Jaylen Warren 31 Beanie Bishop 35 Jonathan Ward 39 Minkah Fitzpatrick 41 Payton Wilson 42 James Pierre 44 Tyler Matakevich 46 Christian Kuntz 49 Jeremiah Moon 50 Elandon Roberts 51 Nick Herbig 54 Zach Frazier 56 Alex Highsmith 62 Ryan McCollum 64 Max Scharping 65 Dan Moore 66 Mason McCormick 67 Calvin Anderson 73 Isaac Seumalo 74 Spencer Anderson 77 Broderick Jones 80 Darnell Washington 81 MyCole Pruitt 83 Connor Heyward 84 Cordarrelle Patterson 88 Pat Freiermuth 90 T. J. Watt 91 Preston Smith 92 Isaiahh Loudermilk 93 Mark Robinson 94 Dean Lowry 95 Keeanu Benton 97 Cameron Heyward 99 Larry Ogunjobi
Practice squad	5 D'Shawn Jamison 16 Quez Watkins 17 Jamal Agnew 17 Ayo Oyelola (Int.) 18 Anthony Averett (Inj.) 33 Aaron Shampklin 34 Zyon Gilbert (Inj.) 37 Eric Rowe 40 Devin Harper 48 Ade Ogundeji 53 Eku Leota 60 Dylan Cook 69 Domenique Davis 72 Doug Nester 79 Jacob Slade 85 Matt Sokol 89 Brandon Johnson 96 Breiden Fehoko
Reserve lists	5 Cameron Johnston (IR) 10 Roman Wilson (IR) 21 C. J. Henderson (IR) 27 Cory Trice (IR) 29 Ryan Watts (IR) 33 David Perales (IR) 55 Cole Holcomb (PUP) 57 Montravius Adams (IR) 61 Logan Lee (IR) 71 Nate Herbig (IR) 76 Troy Fautanu (IR) 78 James Daniels (IR) 98 DeMarvin Leal (IR)