2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
32
SACKS
5.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After handling around 400 snaps as a rookie, McNeill started all 17 games for Detroit last year, but he didn't see much improvement in his counting stats despite doubling his snap count. However, the 2021 third-round pick - who entered the league at 325 pounds - has reportedly cut around 13 percent of his body fat in advance of the 2023 campaign. The hope is this significant body transformation will make McNeill a more explosive player in the middle of the Detroit defense. Read Past Outlooks
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Totals 5.0 sacks in 2023
McNeill logged 32 tackles, 5.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble over 13 regular-season games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
McNeill consistently looked like one of the best players on a Detroit defense that made huge improvements in run defense between 2022 and 2023. Finishing among the top-20 defensive tackles in sacks, McNeill's contributions as a pass rusher were also important for a unit that is struggling to find a complement to star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. With each of McNeill and Hutchinson under contract in 2024 alongside a strong group of linebackers, the Lions defense, at a minimum, is returning the key pieces that made it an elite run defense in 2023.
McNeill consistently looked like one of the best players on a Detroit defense that made huge improvements in run defense between 2022 and 2023. Finishing among the top-20 defensive tackles in sacks, McNeill's contributions as a pass rusher were also important for a unit that is struggling to find a complement to star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. With each of McNeill and Hutchinson under contract in 2024 alongside a strong group of linebackers, the Lions defense, at a minimum, is returning the key pieces that made it an elite run defense in 2023.
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Measurables Review
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How do Alim McNeill's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 2"Weight
325 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.96 secShuttle Time
4.65 secCone Drill
7.68 secVertical Jump
30.5 inBroad Jump
108 inBench Press
27 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
32.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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McNeill had a promising rookie season as a key rotational player at nose tackle. With Detroit's move back to a 4-3 alignment in 2022, McNeill should easily clear the 405 defensive snaps he saw as a rookie -- and subsequently a good bet to top the 15 tackles and two sacks he notched over 17 games.
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Good to go
McNeil (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Activated from IR
McNeill (knee) was activated from the Lions' injured reserve list Saturday.
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Questionable for Sunday vs. Vikes
McNeill (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
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Back at practice Wednesday
McNeill (knee) participated at practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Chance to return this season
McNeill (knee) is expected to return to the field this season, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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