Alim McNeill
No. 54 – Detroit Lions | |||||||||||
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Position: | Nose tackle | ||||||||||
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Born: | Raleigh, North Carolina | May 11, 2000||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Sanderson (Raleigh, North Carolina) | ||||||||||
College: | NC State | ||||||||||
NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72 | ||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2021 | |||||||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Alim McNeill (born May 11, 2000) is an American football nose tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at NC State, and was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Early years[]
McNeill attended Jesse O. Sanderson High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He played linebacker and running back in high school. McNeill committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.[1] He also played baseball in high school.
College career[]
McNeill played at NC State from 2018 to 2020. During his career, he had 77 tackles, 10 sacks, one interception and one touchdown. As a junior, he was named an All-American by The Athletic and Pro Football Focus.[2] After that season, he entered the 2021 NFL Draft.[3][4][5]
Professional career[]
McNeill was drafted 72nd overall by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.[6] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Four-star defensive line prospect Alim McNeill commits to NC State".
- ^ Thompson, David. "Alim McNeil named All-American by Pro Football Focus". The Fayetteville Observer.
- ^ "Reference at www.newsobserver.com".
- ^ Thompson, David. "NC State's Alim McNeil to forgo senior season, turn pro". The Fayetteville Observer.
- ^ "Known for wreaking havoc, NC State's Alim McNeill ready to tackle the NFL". December 14, 2020.
- ^ Monarrez, Carlos; Alter, Marlowe (April 30, 2021). "Detroit Lions pick DT Alim McNeill from North Carolina State in Round 3 of 2021 NFL draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors.
External links[]
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Raleigh, North Carolina
- American football defensive tackles
- NC State Wolfpack football players
- Detroit Lions players