Grading System

DEMETRIN VEAL

Position: DE Class: Sr School: Tennessee Conference: SEC Ht., Wt.: 6'2, 288 40 Time: 5.24 Grade: 3.34 Selected by Atlanta Falcons Round 7, pick 24 (238 overall)

BIO: Moved into a full-time starting role as a senior totaling 41 tackles, six tackles for loss with six sacks. Played in every game as a junior but started none and finished with 16-7-4. Lined up at both tackle and end. POSITIVES: Undersized, yet explosive interior lineman. Athletic, displays good range and makes plays sideline-to-sideline. Effectively uses hand technique to keep opponents off him, disciplined and reads the action. Squares into tackles wrapping up and gives top effort. NEGATIVES: Not a knee bender and stood up by opponents. Lacks bulk and has difficulty getting off blocks once engaged. ANALYSIS: Still developing as a player and must improve his strength without losing any explosion. Inexperienced and will need repetition but solid practice squad material. PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent