Keanu Neal was drafted No. 17 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Florida. 89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Keanu Neal Florida Draft
Keanu Neal was drafted No. 17 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Florida. 89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2565th at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Keanu Neal came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Bushnell, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 44 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2565th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1768% of career value
- Final season
- 20237 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Keanu Neal.
Baylor
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama · 4× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Florida in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keanu Neal in the 2016 NFL Draft
Keanu Neal is a Safety out of Florida selected No. 17 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Keanu Neal drafted?
Keanu Neal was selected No. 17 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/keanu-neal.
What college did Keanu Neal play for?
Keanu Neal played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Keanu Neal's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/keanu-neal.