Alim McNeill was drafted No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft out of NC State. 71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #72 overall
Alim McNeill NC State Draft
Alim McNeill was drafted No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft out of NC State. 71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2333rd at NC State
The pick
How Alim McNeill came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 317 lbs
- Hometown
- Raleigh, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 70 prospect77.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2333rd among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 23100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Alim McNeill.
BYU
UCF
Louisiana Tech
Minnesota
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alim McNeill in the 2021 NFL Draft
Alim McNeill is a Defensive tackle out of NC State selected No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Alim McNeill drafted?
Alim McNeill was selected No. 72 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/alim-mcneill.
What college did Alim McNeill play for?
Alim McNeill played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Alim McNeill's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/alim-mcneill.