On May 11, 2000, Alim McNeill, a defensive tackle with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, was born. Prior to being taken by the Lions in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, he played college football at NC State.
In the years 2018 through 2020, McNeill played for NC State. Over the course of his career, he made 77 tackles, 10 sacks, one interception, and one score.
As a junior, Pro Football Focus and The Athletic named him an All-American. He announced his intent to enter the 2021 NFL Draft after that campaign.
The Detroit Lions selected McNeill with the 72nd overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Where did Alim McNeill go to high school?
In Raleigh, North Carolina, McNeill attended Jesse O. Sanderson High School. In high school, he participated as a running back and linebacker. McNeill made a commitment to play college football at North Carolina State University. He participated in high school baseball as well.
