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DT Alim McNeill Drafted by Detroit Lions
4/30/2021 10:05:00 PM | Football
Seventh Pack defensive lineman drafted in last four NFL Drafts
RALEIGH, N.C. – 2021 NC State All-American Alim McNeill became the latest #PackPro, as the former Pack defensive tackle was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. McNeill was selected in the third round, the No.72 pick overall.
In his final season with the Pack, McNeill was named an Associated Press All-America second-team selection in 2021. He was the first Wolfpack defensive tackle to earn All-American honors since Ron Carpenter in 1968. McNeill was also named both an ACC and AP first-team conference selection, and was a PFF first-team All-American selection as well.
Over the last four NFL Drafts (2018-21), a total of seven former Wolfpack defensive linemen have had their names called.Â
With the 72nd pick of the 2021 @NFLDraft, the @Lions have selected @PackFootball DT @AlimMcneill.
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) May 1, 2021
McNeil was a 1st-Team All-@ACCFootball selection in 2020, and his 90.7 overall @PFF grade was the best by a Power 5 interior defender last season.
Alim is pronounced: ah-LEEM. pic.twitter.com/ld1zzyVgsA
Over the last four NFL Drafts (2018-21), a total of seven former Wolfpack defensive linemen have had their names called.Â
Headed to Motor City ! Congratulations @AlimMcneill ! #PackPros pic.twitter.com/RIKa1CXY0p
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) May 1, 2021
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