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{{Short description|Brazilian gridiron football player (born 1981)}} |
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| position = [[Defensive tackle]]<ref name="pfa">{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/v/veal00050.html | title=Demetrin Veal | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref> |
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1981|8|11}} |
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| high_school = [[Paramount High School|Paramount (CA)]] |
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|college=[[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]] |
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|draftyear=2003 |
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* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2003}}) |
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2003}}) |
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* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2004}})* |
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2004}})* |
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* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2006}}) |
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2006}}) |
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* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}) |
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}) |
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* [[Florida Tuskers]] ({{UFL Year|2009}}) |
* [[Florida Tuskers]] ({{UFL Year|2009}})* |
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* [[Omaha Nighthawks]] ({{UFL Year|2010}}) |
* [[Omaha Nighthawks]] ({{UFL Year|2010}}) |
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| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]] |
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⚫ | '''Demetrin Leandro Veal''' (born August 11, 1981) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] who played four seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was selected by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the seventh round of the [[2003 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]. |
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==Early life and college== |
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Sources conflict on whether Veal was born in Brazil or California.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com.br/blogs/nflnaespn/571716_o-misterio-sobre-mais-um-jogador-da-nfl-nascido-no-brasil | title=O mistério sobre mais um jogador da NFL nascido no Brasil | publisher=espn.com | date=January 20, 2016 | accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref><ref name="pfr"/><ref name="pfa"/> He attended [[Paramount High School]] in [[Paramount, California]].<ref name="pfr"/> He played [[college football]] at [[Cerritos College]] from 1999 to 2000 and at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]] from 2001 to 2002.<ref name="pfa"/> |
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==Professional career== |
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===Atlanta Falcons=== |
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Veal was selected by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in the seventh round, with the 238th overall pick, of the [[2003 NFL draft]]. He officially signed with the team on June 18, 2003. He played in three games for the Falcons in 2003, recording one solo tackle and two assisted tackles. Veal was waived by the Falcons on September 5, 2004.<ref name="pfr">{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VealDe20.htm | title=Demetrin Veal | publisher=pro-football-reference.com | accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref> |
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===Baltimore Ravens=== |
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Veal was signed to the practice squad of the [[Baltimore Ravens]] on September 21, 2004.<ref name="pfr"/> |
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===Denver Broncos === |
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The [[Denver Broncos]] signed Veal off of the Raven's practice squad on December 18, 2004. He played in 15 games for the Broncos during the 2005 season, totaling 19 solo tackles, six assisted tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery and one safety. He re-signed with The Broncos on April 3, 2006. He appeared in 16 games, starting one, in 2006, recording 20 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two pass breakups. Veal was released by the Broncos on August 28, 2007.<ref name="pfr"/> |
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===Tennessee Titans=== |
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Veal signed with the [[Tennessee Titans]] on November 6, 2007. He played in three games for the Falcons, accumulating three solo tackles and three assisted tackles, before being waived on November 27, 2007.<ref name="pfr"/> |
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===Florida Tuskers=== |
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Veal spent time on the practice squad of the [[Florida Tuskers]] of the [[United Football League (2009–2012)|United Football League]] (UFL) in 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2009/10/04/florida-tuskers-37/ | title=Florida Tuskers | publisher=orlandosentinel.com | date=October 4, 2009 | accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref> |
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===Omaha Nighthawks=== |
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Veal played in seven games for the [[Omaha Nighthawks]] of the UFL in 2010, recording five solo tackles, four assisted tackles and 1.5 sacks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.statscrew.com/football/stats/p-vealdem001 | title=Demetrin Veal | publisher=statscrew.com | accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Coaching career== |
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Veal has spent time coaching the [[Tyresö Royal Crowns]], Team Sweden, and Team Netherlands.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/former-nfl-lineman-leandro-veal-coaching-with-swedens-tyreso-royal-crowns-in-2015/ | title=Former NFL Lineman Leandro Veal Coaching With Sweden’s Tyresö Royal Crowns in 2015 | publisher=americanfootballinternational.com | date=March 16, 2015 | accessdate=June 6, 2024 | author=Kelly, Roger}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/former-nfl-de-leandro-veal-joins-dutch-lions-staff/ | title=Former NFL DE Leandro Veal joins Dutch Lions staff | publisher=americanfootballinternational.com | date=December 8, 2022 | accessdate=June 6, 2024 | author=Costantino, Noah}}</ref> |
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==MMA career== |
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Veal made his [[mixed martial arts]] debut on June 2, 2012, at Ring of Fire 43: Bad Blood, defeating former [[WWE]] wrestler [[Chad Wicks]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.brushnewstribune.com/2012/06/05/grippin-headstrong-after-ring-of-fire-43-mma-defeat/ | title=Grippin headstrong after Ring of Fire 43 MMA defeat | publisher=brushnewstribune.com | date=June 5, 2012 | accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/27202-leandro-veal | title=Leandro Veal | publisher=tapology.com | accessdate=June 6, 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/demetrin--veal/14400 Tennessee Volunteers bio] |
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{{Atlanta Falcons 2003 draft navbox}} |
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Position: | Defensive tackle[1] | ||||||||||
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Born: | August 11, 1981 | ||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 288 lb (131 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Paramount (CA) | ||||||||||
College: | Tennessee | ||||||||||
NFL draft: | 2003 / round: 7 / pick: 238 | ||||||||||
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Demetrin Leandro Veal (born August 11, 1981) is a former American football defensive tackle who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football at Tennessee.
In addition, Veal was a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, Florida Tuskers and Omaha Nighthawks.
Early life and college
Sources conflict on whether Veal was born in Brazil or California.[2][3][1] He attended Paramount High School in Paramount, California.[3] He played college football at Cerritos College from 1999 to 2000 and at Tennessee from 2001 to 2002.[1]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Veal was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round, with the 238th overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on June 18, 2003. He played in three games for the Falcons in 2003, recording one solo tackle and two assisted tackles. Veal was waived by the Falcons on September 5, 2004.[3]
Baltimore Ravens
Veal was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens on September 21, 2004.[3]
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos signed Veal off of the Raven's practice squad on December 18, 2004. He played in 15 games for the Broncos during the 2005 season, totaling 19 solo tackles, six assisted tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery and one safety. He re-signed with The Broncos on April 3, 2006. He appeared in 16 games, starting one, in 2006, recording 20 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two pass breakups. Veal was released by the Broncos on August 28, 2007.[3]
Tennessee Titans
Veal signed with the Tennessee Titans on November 6, 2007. He played in three games for the Falcons, accumulating three solo tackles and three assisted tackles, before being waived on November 27, 2007.[3]
Florida Tuskers
Veal spent time on the practice squad of the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL) in 2009.[4]
Omaha Nighthawks
Veal played in seven games for the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL in 2010, recording five solo tackles, four assisted tackles and 1.5 sacks.[5]
Coaching career
Veal has spent time coaching the Tyresö Royal Crowns, Team Sweden, and Team Netherlands.[6][7]
MMA career
Veal made his mixed martial arts debut on June 2, 2012, at Ring of Fire 43: Bad Blood, defeating former WWE wrestler Chad Wicks.[8][9]
References
- ^ a b c "Demetrin Veal". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "O mistério sobre mais um jogador da NFL nascido no Brasil". espn.com. January 20, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Demetrin Veal". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Florida Tuskers". orlandosentinel.com. October 4, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Demetrin Veal". statscrew.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Roger (March 16, 2015). "Former NFL Lineman Leandro Veal Coaching With Sweden's Tyresö Royal Crowns in 2015". americanfootballinternational.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Costantino, Noah (December 8, 2022). "Former NFL DE Leandro Veal joins Dutch Lions staff". americanfootballinternational.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Grippin headstrong after Ring of Fire 43 MMA defeat". brushnewstribune.com. June 5, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Leandro Veal". tapology.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
External links
- 1981 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Salvador, Bahia
- American football defensive ends
- American football defensive tackles
- Cerritos Falcons football players
- Tennessee Volunteers football players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Brazilian players of American football
- Denver Broncos players
- Tennessee Titans players
- Florida Tuskers players
- Omaha Nighthawks players
- Players of American football from California
- Coaches of American football from California
- American male mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists from California