Alim McNeill

Total tackles:	120
Sacks:	10.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Pass deflections:	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Alim McNeill
No. 54 – Detroit Lions
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	May 11, 2000 (age 24); Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sanderson (Raleigh, North Carolina)
College:	NC State (2018–2020)
NFL draft:	2021 / round: 3 / pick: 72
Career history
	Detroit Lions (2021–present);
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-American (2020); First-team All-ACC (2020);
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2024
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	120
Sacks:	10.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Pass deflections:	3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Alim McNeill (born May 11, 2000) is an American professional football defensive 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 life

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 All-American by The Athletic and Pro Football Focus.^[3] After that season, he entered the 2021 NFL draft.^[4]^[5]^[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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
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 Pro Day^[7]^[8]^[9]

McNeill was drafted 72nd overall by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.^[10] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.^[11]

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 Las Vegas Raiders. He suffered a knee injury in Week 13 and was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2023.^[12] He was activated on January 6, 2024.

On October 15, 2024, McNeill signed a four-year, $97 million contract extension with the Lions.^[13]

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.
^ Gordon, Grant (October 15, 2024). "Lions, DT Alim McNeill agree to terms on four-year, $97M extension". NFL.com.

External links

[1] Stout, Jon (November 4, 2017). "Sanderson four-star DL Alim McNeill commits to NC State". High School OT. Retrieved February 6, 2023.

[2] Pope IV, Jonas (November 4, 2017). "Four-star defensive line prospect Alim McNeill commits to NC State". The Herald-Sun. Retrieved February 5, 2023.

[3] Thompson, David (December 21, 2020). "Alim McNeil named All-American by Pro Football Focus". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved February 5, 2023.

[4] 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.

[5] Thompson, David (December 5, 2020). "NC State's Alim McNeil to forgo senior season, turn pro". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved February 5, 2023.

[6] 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.

[7] "Alim McNeill Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

[8] "2021 Draft Scout Alim McNeill, North Carolina State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

[9] "Alim McNeill 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

[10] 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.

[11] Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved February 6, 2023.

[12] 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.

[13] Gordon, Grant (October 15, 2024). "Lions, DT Alim McNeill agree to terms on four-year, $97M extension". NFL.com.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

v t e Detroit Lions roster
Active	0 Terrion Arnold 2 Hendon Hooker 3 Jack Fox 5 David Montgomery 8 Allen Robinson 9 Jameson Williams 11 Kalif Raymond 12 Brandon Joseph 13 Craig Reynolds 14 Amon-Ra St. Brown 15 Ennis Rakestraw Jr. 16 Jared Goff 17 Tim Patrick 21 Amik Robertson 23 Carlton Davis 24 Loren Strickland 26 Jahmyr Gibbs 29 Kindle Vildor 30 Khalil Dorsey 31 Kerby Joseph 32 Brian Branch 33 Sione Vaki 34 Alex Anzalone 35 Isaiah Thomas 39 Jake Bates 41 James Houston 42 Jalen Reeves-Maybin 44 Malcolm Rodriguez 46 Jack Campbell 49 Hogan Hatten 51 Ben Niemann 53 Trevor Nowaske 54 Alim McNeill 58 Penei Sewell 59 Giovanni Manu 60 Graham Glasgow 62 Michael Niese 68 Taylor Decker 70 Dan Skipper 71 Kevin Zeitler 73 Christian Mahogany 74 Kayode Awosika 75 Colby Sorsdal 77 Frank Ragnow 83 Isaiah Williams 87 Sam LaPorta 89 Brock Wright 91 Levi Onwuzurike 93 Josh Paschal 94 Mekhi Wingo 95 Pat O'Connor 98 D. J. Reader 99 Za'Darius Smith
Practice squad	18 Jake Fromm 19 Donovan Peoples-Jones 25 Erick Hallett 28 Jermar Jefferson 40 Morice Norris 45 Isaac Ukwu 48 Abraham Beauplan 50 Mitchell Agude 65 Kingsley Eguakun 69 Al-Quadin Muhammad 72 Jamarco Jones 82 James Mitchell 84 Shane Zylstra 85 Tom Kennedy 90 Chris Smith -- Ezekiel Turner
Reserve lists	4 Emmanuel Moseley (IR) 6 Ifeatu Melifonwu (IR) 17 Michael Badgley (IR) 52 Netane Muti (IR) 55 Derrick Barnes (IR) 57 Nate Lynn (IR) 61 David Bada (IR) 76 Connor Galvin (IR) 79 John Cominsky (IR) 80 Antoine Green (IR) 92 Marcus Davenport (IR) 96 Kyle Peko (IR) 97 Aidan Hutchinson (IR) 99 Brodric Martin (IR)