2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Evan Neal
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6'8"
- Weight: 337lbs
Film Watched: Texas A&M 2021, LSU 2021, Florida 2021
Pro's:
- Huge offensive tackle who carries his weight as if he’s 100lbs lighter. Almost looks slender!
- Impressive quickness for his size; eager out of his stance and hits his marker in good time
- Ferocious power from his lower half which he uses to explode into contact
- Ridiculously long arms to lock out threats
- Power transfer from legs through body to arms is startling – delivers heavy blow on first contact
- Graceful, smooth kick slide that has him in place and ready for engagement
- Immaculate technique; classic Alabama product with well coached hand placement & footwork
- Able to reset and re-engage effortlessly
- Careful not to over-set and leave his inside exposed
Con's:
- Weight fluctuation during college career a concern; moves much better when a little lighter
- Hard to keep pad height down – very tall & can be beaten with leverage by powerful bull rushes
- A lack of nasty about him; want him to dominate mentally as well as physically
The Verdict:
“There is no more polished offensive tackle prospect in this draft class than Evan Neal. Excellently coached like most Alabama o-line products are, Neal matches his flawless technique with incredible size and length that gives you the perfect blend of everything you want in a blindside protector. The big concern for Neal is controlling his weight better than he did in Tuscaloosa; the transformation he showed as a senior was startling playing fifteen pounds lighter, and it made him a much more effective pass protector - his agility improving as a result. He looked phenomenal at the combine, and if he continues to maintain that discipline then he’s a pro bowl level tackle worthy of a top-three selection.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
PREDICTION: TOP 5 PICK
Rated 5 out of 5