Running Back
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Devin Neal
2025 NFL Draft Prospect
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 213
- School: Kansas
- Class: Senior
| PRO | CON |
|---|---|
| Swiss Army knife of a weapon. Lined up everywhere from the backfield to the slot, from the Wildcat to out wide. Skilled runner with open-field vision, paired with a burst that can get him there. Fantastic hands as a receiver. | Doesn’t run with power; only runs with finesse. Not a polished route runner because of the system he played in. Could add some elements to his route tree if used as a receiver. Was hit or miss in pass protection late in his career. |
OVERVIEW: The Jayhawks witnessed a shift in mentality from the moment Neal stepped on campus. He departs as the program's leader in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, scrimmage touchdowns, and 100-yard rushing games. Neal's versatile skill set may see NFL teams shuffle his workload between a traditional runner and a slot receiver (if he can expand his route tree). Either way, his athleticism and agility will open up options for whatever team wants to add versatility to its backfield or playbook.
COMPARISON: Tony Pollard
SCOUTING COMBINE STATS: 40: 4.58 B: –– VJ: 37.5" BJ: 10'4" 3CONE: –– 20SHTL: ––