2021 NFL Draft Prospect: Lorenzo Neal-DT/NT-Purdue Lorenzo Neal, DT, Purdue Height: 6-3. This at minimum, put him on the radar for some teams in the NFL. The 6-5, 245-pound Hopkins is the son of Brad Hopkins, a star offensive tackle at Illinois who was a first-round pick in 1993 and enjoyed a 13-year career with the Tennessee Titans. Plus, the 6-3, 315-pound Neal has proven to be a playmaker who can push the pocket as he enters his third year as a starter. Lorenzo Neal – Purdue When you talk about a player in this draft with unlimited potential, Lorenzo Neal is a player that fits the mold. And Sindelar checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to grading an NFL signal-caller. Bottom line: There is a lot to like about him.Another player who should have appeal to NFL teams: LB Markus Bailey. But some feel if Sindelar has a good 2019 that the fifth-year senior would enter the NFL draft. He contemplated coming out after last season but opted to return to Purdue for a fifth season. His only knock, he is a mere 5-9, 190 pounds. The senior can do himself a big favor by showing his knee is strong in 2019 while being productive once again. Now--with Cole Herdman gone--he is the unquestioned No. Position: Defensive Tackle . NFL Draft Grade.
The defensive tackle spot is one of the most difficult to fill at every level of football.
And Sindelar tweaked the knee in the spring, causing him to miss the spring game.The NFL places a high value on good quarterback play.
He is probably looking at being an undrafted free agent or with an absolute amazing senior season sneaking into the third day of the draft. And there appears to be four players with good chances to be selected when the 2020 NFL Draft takes place April 23-25 in Las Vegas.The player with the best shot to be selected next year? Subsequent tendinitis caused him to miss all but two games in 2018. • Did not play. Lorenzo Neal (9) DT - 2019 • Team co-captain.
And he lacks tremendous mobility, but he’s nifty enough with his feet to extend plays and run when needed. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The 6-1, 240-pound Bailey played last year with a hip injury that ultimately required surgery that kept him out all spring. If he gets back to his 2018 form, before injury, he has a real shot to be a Day 1 or Day 2 selection. He has the requisite size (6-4, 225), he’s smart (engineering major), he has played in a sophisticated offense that emphasizes down-field passing and he has a strong arm. Neal often disappears for stretches, and he’s very streaky. Historical Rankings for Lorenzo Neal-DT/NT-Purdue as a DT.
6/27 - Rank 24; Career Stats. Lorenzo Neal also figures to get a long look from the NFL. Sindelar needs to become a bit more accurate. Yes, he recently was granted a sixth year of eligibility—so he could return to West Lafayette in 2020. Lorenzo Neal Purdue DT | 2020 NFL Draft Profile. But like Sindelar, Neal has an injury history that may be troublesome. Higgins arrived at Purdue in 2017 as a JC transfer with three years of eligibility. For his size, he moves very well, he could be a nose or a true three technique defensive tackle. The 6-0, 200-pounder has proven to be productive for the Boilermakers supporting the run and covering. Note: This table has already been filtered for the Purdue Boilermakers prospects.
Prediction: There were some mock drafts last summer than had Neal going in the first or second round.
Like Hopkins, Neal comes from NFL bloodlines. Past Rankings Listed Out. Purdue Boilermakers Prospects – 2020 NFL Draft. - Page 3 Upside. Purdue Basketball: DJ Byrd Named Assistant Coach for Mercer University Men’s Basketball TeamDJ moves from a behind the scenes job at Mercer to a spot on the bench.The junior linebacker is one of the most experienced defenders on the roster.Purdue Basketball Recruiting: Isaac McKneely Offered!Coach Painter offered a Dakota Mathias like Shooting Guard yesterday.37 Days to Purdue Football: Chris Van Eekeren and Jacob WahlbergIt is another double player day and we’re borrowing Carson Wiggs since one is a kicker wearing 37.
We will see more and more of our guys getting drafted again, as Coach Brohm continues to get better players on campus. He hit 100% of his XP in 2019 and was 81% (13 of 16) on field goals. In today’s NFL, he fits well, he is a pass pro OT first, his run blocking needs some improvement, but that could happen during this upcoming season.