Evan Neal (born September 19, 2000) is an

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offensive tackle for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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and was selected seventh overall by the Giants in the

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Early years

Neal was born on September 19, 2000, in Okeechobee, Florida. He originally attended Okeechobee High School before transferring to

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. He played in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game. A five-star recruit, Neal committed to play college football at the

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College career

Neal started all 13 games at left guard during his freshman year in

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before moving to right tackle in 2020. He was a starting member of the team that won the

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. Following the 2021 season, Neal announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the

Professional career

Neal was drafted seventh overall by the

in the

. In Week 8 against the

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Neal injured his knee.

Personal life

Neal's father, Eddie, played linebacker at Tulane while three uncles —

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, Cleveland Gary, and

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— played in the NFL.

References

External links

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New York Giants bio

Alabama Crimson Tide bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Neal, Evan 2000 births Living people People from Okeechobee, Florida Players of American football from Florida American football offensive tackles American football offensive guards Alabama Crimson Tide football players IMG Academy alumni All-American college football players New York Giants players