UAB’s long, disruptive edge threat with pro pedigree
Otis Leverette is a former UAB defensive end who became a sixth-round NFL Draft pick in 2001, and his UAB résumé hints at why evaluators liked him: in the 2000 season, he posted 42 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks, while UAB noted his 6-foot-7, 275-pound frame, 4.8 speed, and strong work ethic as key differentiators[2][7]. He also earned a reputation beyond the box score as a high-energy, mentor-driven football lifer and trainer, which adds context for teams valuing intensity, professionalism, and developmental upside[5][10].
