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Alim McNeill

Detroit Lions · Defensive lineman · #54

Alim McNeill is a defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions, wearing #54. Alim played college football at N.C. State and was drafted in 2021 (round 3, pick 72). Listed at 6'2" and 315 lb.

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Alim McNeill: facts

Team
Detroit Lions
Position
Defensive lineman (DL)
Jersey number
#54
College
N.C. State
Draft
2021, round 3, pick 72 (Detroit Lions)
Born
May 11, 2000 (age 26)
Height
6'2"
Weight
315 lb
Rookie season
2021

Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2021 draft picks in our database.

Alim McNeill: career by team

  1. Detroit Lions2021–2026

Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.

Other Lions defensive linemen

Also from N.C. State

Drafted near Alim in 2021

Alim McNeill: questions

What team does Alim McNeill play for?

Alim McNeill is on the Detroit Lions roster (NFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 54.

What position does Alim McNeill play?

Defensive lineman (DL), as recorded in the nflverse data.

Where did Alim McNeill go to college?

N.C. State. 28 other players in our dataset came from the same school.

When was Alim McNeill drafted?

In 2021, round 3, pick 72, by the Detroit Lions.

How tall is Alim McNeill?

6'2" (74 inches), 315 lb.

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