Alim McNeill
No. 54 – Detroit Lions | |||
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Position: | Sanderson (Raleigh, North Carolina) | ||
College: | NC State (2018–2020) | ||
NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Active | ||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Alim McNeill (born May 11, 2000) is an
2021 NFL Draft
.
Early years
McNeill attended
Jesse O. Sanderson High School in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1] He played linebacker and running back in high school. McNeill committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.[2]
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
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
317 lb (144 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.96 s | 1.68 s | 2.90 s | 4.65 s | 7.68 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) |
27 reps | |
All values from |
McNeill was drafted 72nd overall by the
McNeil entered the 2023 season as the Lions starting defensive tackle. In Week 8, he recorded two sacks, his first career multi-sack game, and a pass deflection in a 26–14 win over the
injured reserve on December 5, 2023.[12]
He was activated on January 6, 2024.
References
- ^ Stout, Jon (November 4, 2017). "Sanderson four-star DL Alim McNeill commits to NC State". High School OT. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Pope IV, Jonas (November 4, 2017). "Four-star defensive line prospect Alim McNeill commits to NC State". The Herald-Sun. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, David (December 21, 2020). "Alim McNeil named All-American by Pro Football Focus". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ Pope IV, Jonas (December 5, 2020). "Alim McNeill, NC State nose tackle, headed to the NFL. Here's how he became a star". The News & Observer. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, David (December 5, 2020). "NC State's Alim McNeil to forgo senior season, turn pro". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ Gibson, Todd (December 14, 2020). "Known for wreaking havoc, NC State's Alim McNeill ready to tackle the NFL". CBS17.com. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Alim McNeill Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Draft Scout Alim McNeill, North Carolina State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Alim McNeill 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Risdon, Jeff (December 5, 2023). "Lions place DT Alim McNeill on I.R. in series of roster moves". Lions Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 20, 2024.