Alim McNeill

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.

Alim McNeill
No. 54 – Detroit Lions
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-05-11) May 11, 2000
Raleigh, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Sanderson (Raleigh, North Carolina)
College:NC State
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • AP second-team All-American (2020)
  • First-team All-ACC (2020)
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Total tackles:35
Sacks:2.0
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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
  1. "Four-star defensive line prospect Alim McNeill commits to NC State".
  2. Thompson, David. "Alim McNeil named All-American by Pro Football Focus". The Fayetteville Observer.
  3. "Reference at www.newsobserver.com".
  4. Thompson, David. "NC State's Alim McNeil to forgo senior season, turn pro". The Fayetteville Observer.
  5. "Known for wreaking havoc, NC State's Alim McNeill ready to tackle the NFL". December 14, 2020.
  6. 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.
  7. "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors.
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