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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]].
'''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]].


In addition, Veal was a member of the [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Denver Broncos]], [[Tennessee Titans]], [[Florida Tuskers]] and [[Omaha Nighthawks]].
In addition, Veal was a member of the [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Denver Broncos]], [[Tennessee Titans]], [[Florida Tuskers]] and [[Omaha Nighthawks]].


==Early life and college==
==Early life and college==
Veal 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"/>
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"/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Atlanta Falcons===
===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.<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>
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>


===Baltimore Ravens===
===Baltimore Ravens===
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==MMA career==
==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]]. <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>
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>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:17, 16 September 2024

Demetrin Veal
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Position:Defensive tackle[1]
Personal information
Born: (1981-08-11) August 11, 1981 (age 43)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:288 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High school:Paramount (CA)
College:Tennessee
NFL draft:2003 / round: 7 / pick: 238
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:66
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

  1. ^ a b c "Demetrin Veal". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "O mistério sobre mais um jogador da NFL nascido no Brasil". espn.com. January 20, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Demetrin Veal". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Florida Tuskers". orlandosentinel.com. October 4, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "Demetrin Veal". statscrew.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Costantino, Noah (December 8, 2022). "Former NFL DE Leandro Veal joins Dutch Lions staff". americanfootballinternational.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Grippin headstrong after Ring of Fire 43 MMA defeat". brushnewstribune.com. June 5, 2012. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Leandro Veal". tapology.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
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