Entering his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, former Texas A&M defensive lineman and third-round pick DeMarvin Leal was facing a make-or-break year in the Black and Gold.
After flashing some as a rookie and then getting off to a strong start in Year 2, things went sideways for Leal as he saw his playing time dwindle despite injuries up front, eventually leading to him being inactive down the stretch as the Steelers pushed for a playoff spot.
With depth and young talent in the trenches defensively still a concern, Leal was a name many were looking at to step up and become a key contributor in 2024.