SMU’s Derek Longoria: reliable, physical TE with special-teams value
Longoria’s profile is more about dependable versatility than box-score pop: SMU lists him as a veteran linebacker/football contributor who played all 12 games in 2014, finished with 18 tackles, added a pass breakup at Baylor, and forced a fumble in the season-ending win at UConn.[1] That kind of production points to a tough, assignment-sound player who can help on special teams and in coverage-heavy or physical packages, making him a useful fit for a team that values effort, consistency, and hidden-yardage impact over flash.[1]
