| Neil Putnam | |
| Birth Date: | 25 February 1936 |
| Player Years1: | 1957 |
| Player Team1: | Miami (OH) |
| Coach Years1: | 1962–1964 |
| Coach Team1: | Dartmouth (assistant) |
| Coach Years2: | 1965–1970 |
| Coach Team2: | Yale (assistant) |
| Coach Years3: | 1971–1980 |
| Coach Team3: | Lafayette |
| Overall Record: | 44–55–3 |
Neil E. Putnam (born February 25, 1936) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Lafayette College from 1971 to 1980, compiling a record of 44–55–3. Putnam is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. He played college football at Miami University.[1]