Alim McNeill Headed To Detroit

NC State standout Alim McNeill has been selected by Detroit with the No. 72 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

McNeill was one of the most dominant nose tackles in college football last year, and he tallied 26 tackles for the season. He had a pick six in the win at Virginia where he tipped the ball, caught it, and then returned it 18 yards for a score.  He also caused and recovered a fumble in the season opening win.

McNeill was named All-American by PFF and the AP, and he was also named both an ACC and AP first-team conference selection.