Ryan McNeil was drafted No. 33 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Miami. 161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5333rd at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ryan McNeil came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5333rd among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1630% of career value
- Final season
- 200310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan McNeil.
Virginia · 1× Pro Bowl
Wake Forest
Notre Dame
Florida State
Miami in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#57
Devin Hester
DB · CHI · 2006
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#8
Antrel Rolle
DB · ARI · 2005
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#24
Brandon Meriweather
DB · NE · 2007
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
Sean Taylor
DB · WAS · 2004
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Darryl Williams
DB · CIN · 1992
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan McNeil in the 1993 NFL Draft
Ryan McNeil is a Defensive back out of Miami selected No. 33 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1993 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ryan McNeil drafted?
Ryan McNeil was selected No. 33 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/ryan-mcneil.
What college did Ryan McNeil play for?
Ryan McNeil played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Ryan McNeil's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/ryan-mcneil.