Lorenzo Neal
Neal in February 2008.
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | December 27, 1970 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Hanford, California | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Lemoore (CA) | ||||||||||
| College: | Fresno State | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 4 / Pick: 89 | ||||||||||
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| Rushing yards: | 807 |
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| Receiving yards: | 1,086 |
| Total touchdowns: | 18 |
| Games played: | 239 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Lorenzo LaVonne Neal (born December 27, 1970) is a former American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen seasons. Neal played college football for Fresno State University. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro, he was also a member of the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, and Oakland Raiders. Considered one of the best blocking fullbacks in NFL history, Neal blocked for a 1,000+ yard running back in eleven straight seasons from 1997 to 2007.
Neal attended Lemoore High School in Lemoore, California and was a letterman in football and wrestling. He set many rushing records for the Tigers football team with over 2,000 yards in rushing in a season, which would later be broken by Nick Sula. In wrestling, he won a state championship as a senior. Neal still owns the California state record for fastest pin in a match against Michael Weisser.
Neal attended Fresno State University, where he played for the Fresno State Bulldogs football team from 1989 to 1992. During his four college seasons, he rushed for 2,405 yards. He was an All-Big West selection his junior and senior seasons. He also placed seventh at the 1992 NCAA wrestling tournament in the 275 lb (125 kg). heavyweight class. Neal finished career as school’s second-leading rusher with 2,405 yards and played in the Japan Bowl All-Star Game. He defeated a sumo wrestler in an exhibition match in Japan during the Japan Bowl. He graduated with a degree in criminal justice.
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