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Deven Eastern NFL Draft Interview: Minnesota DL Suddenly Gaining Momentum
- Eastern reflects on a strong Senior Bowl showing, saying it was a blessing to compete with the best and display his abilities.
- Eastern notes teams’ interest after meetings, mentioning Packers, Falcons, and Bears as notable conversations.
- Eastern credits his 38-tackle season and past experiences for driving his improvement and consistency.
- Eastern emphasizes his ability to rush the passer and be an every-down defender, not just a run stopper.
- Eastern expresses pride in Minnesota and the program culture, saying he was born and raised in Minnesota and valued staying home.
- Eastern aims to be more than a run-stopper, targeting consistent pass rush and adaptability along the defensive line.
- Eastern believes his coachability is one of his strongest assets for NFL teams.
- He credits Minnesota’s coaching staff for investing in him and helping him elevate his play.
- Eastern emphasizes the need to prove he can rush the quarterback while maintaining run-stopping ability.
- The interview is part of NFL Draft on SI's coverage and underlines Eastern’s path to the 2026 NFL Draft.
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