•Devin Neal is among the most experienced running backs in the class: Neal has been Kansas‘s lead running back in the last four seasons.
• A potential receiving back: While Neal can play in any situation, his best role in the NFL might ultimately be as a receiving back.
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Player Performance
Devin Neal has been Kansas‘s lead running back for the last four seasons. His role has increased slightly each season, and his PFF grades have grown yearly. He is, by all accounts, a good running back. When comparing him to other potential top-10 rookie running backs, he consistently ranks somewhere in the middle of various statistics, grades and situations. His production numbers are all generally good, but there are no elite numbers, which includes his play as a runner as well as a receiver.