
East Carolina’s bruising senior fullback who brings lead-blocking grit and sneaky short-yardage value
In the 2005 season, Jermarcus Veal was listed at 6-foot-1 and 241 pounds and was described by East Carolina as a returning starting fullback who could serve as a lead blocker and short-range receiving threat.[11] He isn’t a volume-stat star, but that’s the point: his value is the ugly, high-impact stuff—clearing lanes, handling physical reps, and giving the Pirates a dependable hammer in tight spaces.[11] If you want a low-drama, assignment-sound blocker with some pass-catching utility, Veal is the kind of role player coaches trust.