Mike Neal was drafted No. 56 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 24 · #56 overall
Mike Neal Purdue Draft
Mike Neal was drafted No. 56 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1737th at Purdue
The pick
How Mike Neal came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 294 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1737th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 17100% of career value
- Final season
- 20155 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Neal.
Florida · 2× Pro Bowl
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Auburn
Other DE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Neal in the 2010 NFL Draft
Mike Neal is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 56 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Mike Neal drafted?
Mike Neal was selected No. 56 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/mike-neal.
What college did Mike Neal play for?
Mike Neal played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Mike Neal's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/mike-neal.