After four incredible seasons for the Kansas Jayhawks, running back Devin Neal was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Now, Kansas fans get to watch their former star fullback shine in black and gold. Over the weekend, Neal had his first-ever NFL Media Day for the Saints and looked just as golden as he did in Jayhawk crimson and blue.
First @NFL Media Day for @Dev_Neal23 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IERF8zg9H1
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) June 9, 2025
Since calling Neal's name during the Draft, the Saints have created a lot of hype around their newest offensive addition, including sharing a montage of highlights from his career at Kansas.
Enjoy highlights of new #Saints RB @Dev_Neal23 😃#SaintsDraft | @KU_Football pic.twitter.com/T1tUy7lPFo
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 26, 2025
Neal played for the Jayhawks from 2021 through 2024 and was a two-time second-team All-Big 12 player (2023 & 2024).
Devin Neal college career stats
760 carries
4,343 rushing yards
49 rushing touchdowns
77 catches
711 receiving yards
4 receiving touchdowns
Throughout his time in Lawrence, Neal had 53 total touchdowns and over 5,000 all-purpose yards for the Jayhawks, earning him the respect of Kansas fans and NFL executives. The Saints and Neal are scheduled to kick off their 2025 season on Sept. 7 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Neal was one of two former Jayhawks selected during the 2025 NFL Draft. Offensive guard Bryce
Cabeldue was taken just a few picks later by the Seattle Seahawks.
Offensive line with draft picks Mason Richman, Bryce Cabeldue, and Greg Zabel working together. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/9iVsJbhuI6
— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) May 2, 2025
Cabeldue became a starter for Kansas as a sophomore in 2021, starting in all 12 games that year. He then started in 33 more games for the Jayhawks, including every game that Kansas played in both 2022 and 2024.
The Seahawks are scheduled to start their season on Sunday, Sept. 7, with a game against the San Francisco 49ers.