Player: DL DeMarvin Leal
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: The third-year defensive lineman played often, and often played well, in the Steelers’ preseason debut. Across 33 snaps, DeMarvin Leal earned positive grades across the board in a bid for a roster spot. This follows consistently positive reports about the former third-round pick’s progress throughout the offseason, culminating in sack.
In total, DeMarvin Leal registered three tackles on Friday against the Houston Texans, including a sack for an 11-yard loss. It was probably the best preseason game of his career, though by now he should be long past the preseason.