Alim McNeill, DT, North Carolina State. Ranked #80 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 3 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 3, pick 72.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
83STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | DET | 3-13 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 37% | 46 |
| '22 | DET | 9-8 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 69% | 91 |
| '23 | DET | 12-5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 67% | 89 |
| '24 | DET | 15-2 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 70% | 92 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 22 | 27 | 54 | 63% | 80 | |
| '25 | DET | 9-8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 77% | 96 |
| Career | — | 24 | 30 | 59 | 66% | 83 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'1 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
317 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.625"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Alim McNeill leads all DTs from the 2021 draft class in career tackles for loss.