Alim McNeill Detroit Lions · #54
Alim McNeill is a Defensive Tackle for the Detroit Lions, drafted 72nd overall, 2021. In 2026 he recorded 8 tackles, 3 sacks.
Alim McNeill — the report card
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Alim McNeill career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 25 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 75 | 159 | 15.5 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
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The Ballad of Alim McNeill
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The beginning
Alim McNeill is a Defensive Tackle for the Detroit Lions, in his 6th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 72nd overall, 2021 as a Defensive Tackle.
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Alim McNeill is a Detroit Lions defensive tackle, drafted 72nd overall, 2021.
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Across 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 159 tackles, 16 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 8 tackles, 3 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Draft
- 72nd overall, 2021
- Born
- Raleigh, NC
- Age
- 26
- Jersey
- #54
Alim McNeill is from Raleigh, NC and is 26 years old. He was drafted 72nd overall, 2021 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 2", 310 lbs.
Over 6 seasons (2021–2026) he has recorded 159 tackles, 15.5 sacks and 0 interceptions. McNeill is currently on the Detroit Lions roster.
Alim McNeill is a rotational pass rusher who has generated 15.5 sacks and 159 tackles across 6 seasons (2021–2026).
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