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SmashMouth 04-26-2025 03:10 PM
With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 





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Analysis By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

Draft Projection: Rounds 5-6

Overview
Workload runner with NFL size and 4 years of steady production to help elevate the program. Neal runs with a nice blend of patience and decisiveness to choose the right lanes and maximize each carry. He lacks top-end burst and speed, which will shrink the field for him, but he’s a fall-forward runner with good contact balance and a nose for short-yardage conversions. He has good instincts and soft hands in space and can help as a leak-out or swing-pass option. His blue-collar approach isn’t exciting but it is effective and Neal has the ability to develop into a backup three-down back.

Strengths
Runs behind his blocks while maintaining decisiveness.
Keeps the run on track and won’t deviate unnecessarily.
Plays with synced-up eyes and feet for sudden transitions.
Prioritizes ball security and has a low fumble rate.
Pushes through initial contact and falls forward for yardage.
Converts short-yardage carries with downhill mentality and forward lean.
Capable receiver out of the backfield with smooth hands.

Weaknesses
Average early burst to keep defenses from crowding his runs.
Takes time to gather feet and cut on a hard flow wide.
Lacks creativity to find alternate pathways when needed.
Average “make-you-miss” after the catch in space.
Needs better strain and finish to keep his quarterback protected.

Sources Tell Us

“He’s got size, instincts, production – it’s all there in one package. He’s going to be a good pro.” – NFC scouting director

SmashMouth 04-26-2025 03:11 PM
Re: Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
Compared to Kareem Hunt.... not bad if true.

SmashMouth 04-26-2025 03:16 PM
Re: With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
He beat up on Travis Hunter ... is that good?

SmashMouth 04-26-2025 10:17 PM
Re: With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
https://youtube.com/shorts/Il6xzkyaj...ngal1QfNhK3168

Crusader 04-27-2025 02:10 AM
Re: With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
No real breakaway speed with a 4.58 40-yard dash but good acceleration and he looks shifty. I hope we can get him enough carries.


In most every article I read what stands out is how people talk about him having a great character, being a leader and hardworking.

This was before he joined Kansas:
https://www2.kusports.com/news/2020/...e-high-senior/

Rugby Saint II 04-27-2025 03:09 PM
Re: With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
He looks like a Blue collar lunch pail hard working kind of player. Those guys are the glue that holds a team together. He's the kind of player you can count on when his number is called.

turbo_dog 04-27-2025 05:23 PM
Re: With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
I don't think he's better than Kendre Miller.

papz 04-27-2025 06:30 PM
Re: With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
Maybe, maybe not… but it’s a pretty low bar to beat. I hope Kendre finally shows up something this year.

neugey 04-27-2025 09:12 PM
Re: With the 184th pick, Saints draft RB Devin Neal in the 6th round
 
I think he can be at least as good as Tony Jones Jr was. The dream scenario is if he turns out to be Pierre Thomas.


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