Siran Neal Explained

Siran Neal
Current Team:Miami Dolphins
Number:33
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:4 August 1994
Birth Place:Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:206
High School:Eufaula (Eufaula, Alabama)
College:Jacksonville State
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:5
Draftpick:154
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:115
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:5
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Pfr:NealSi00

Siran De'Vonte' Neal (born August 4, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Jacksonville State and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft. Neal plays primarily on special teams.

Early years

Neal attended Abbeville High School in Abbeville, Alabama where he played football. He was an All-State wide receiver for the team in 2011, when he caught 54 passes and 13 touchdowns. He played his senior season at Eufaula High School in Eufaula, Alabama. He was a first team All-State selection in 2012. He hauled in 22 catches for 377 yards and eight touchdowns.[1]

College career

Neal attended and played college football at Jacksonville State and graduated with a degree in criminal justice. He was a two-time all-Ohio Valley Conference selection in 2016 and 2017, the first year as a linebacker, the second as a safety. In 2016 he made 80 tackles and an interception as a linebacker. Switching to safely in 2017, Neal made 33 tackles and had a team-high 11 pass breakups.[2]

College statistics

SEASONSCHOOLTOTSOLOASTPDSACKFFINT
2014–15LSU 322393000
2015–16Jacksonville State4024164001
2016–17Jacksonville State80394150.501
2017–18Jacksonville State39261312001

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Neal was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[3] He made his NFL debut in the Bills' season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 4, against the Green Bay Packers, he recorded his first professional sack.[4]

Neal was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Bills on July 30, 2020,[5] and was activated six days later.[6]

On February 23, 2022, Neal signed a three-year contract extension with the Bills.[7]

On March 6, 2024, Neal was released by the Bills.[8]

Miami Dolphins

On March 13, 2024, Neal signed with the Miami Dolphins.[9]

Personal life

Neal is the son of Glenn Neal and Rhonda Walker. He has six brothers and one sister. Neal has twin daughters, Londyn and Lauryn Neal who were born in July 2016.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Siran Neal - Football . Jacksonville State University Athletics . 8 June 2024 . en.
  2. Web site: Maiorana . Sal . April 28, 2018 . 5 things to know about Buffalo Bills pick Siran Neal . December 16, 2019 . Democrat & Chronicle.
  3. Web site: 5 things to know about Siran Neal. https://web.archive.org/web/20180501213931/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/5-things-to-know-about-Siran-Neal/761444d9-835d-4a00-9247-cadb90907541. dead. May 1, 2018. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. April 28, 2018. May 20, 2018.
  4. Web site: Silagyi . Kyle . October 1, 2018 . Bills Today: How Taron Johnson and Siran Neal accomplished a franchise first . October 18, 2018 . Buffalo Bills . en-US.
  5. News: Wojton, Nick . Bills DBs Siran Neal, Dane Jackson added to Reserve/ COVID-19 list . USAToday.com . July 30, 2020 . July 31, 2020.
  6. News: Glab, Maddy . S Siran Neal, CB Ike Brown activated off Reserve/COVID list . BuffaloBills.com . August 5, 2020 . August 10, 2020.
  7. Web site: Bills agree to terms with Siran Neal on a three-year, nine million dollar contract extension. Glab, Maddy. BuffaloBills.com. February 23, 2022.
  8. News: White. Alec. Glab. Maddy. Buffalo Bills release five players including Jordan Poyer, Mitch Morse and Siran Neal. BuffaloBills.com. March 6, 2024. March 6, 2024.
  9. Web site: Miami Dolphins Sign Siran Neal. MiamiDolphins.com. March 13, 2024.
  10. Web site: Siran Neal - Football . Jacksonville State University Athletics . 8 June 2024 . en.