Demetrin Veal

Demetrin Leandro Veal (born August 11, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 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 for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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. Veal was waived by the Falcons on September 5, 2004.

He was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens on September 21, 2004.

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.

Coaching career Veal has spent time coaching the Tyresö Royal Crowns, Team Sweden, and Team Netherlands.

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.