Day 2 dark horse DE prospect.

Chiefnj · 03-04-2006, 10:49 AM

During the college season I caught a few Rutgers games. Not a powerhouse football team, but Deron Cherry's alma mater nonetheless. Anyway, there is a DE on Rutgers named Neill who reminded me a lot of Jared Allen. Quick first step, nonestop relentless motor. I don't know how many official sacks he had, but he appeared to be in the QB's face on a consistent basis. Definately worth a fly if he's around in the 6th or 7th.

Chiefnj · 03-04-2006, 10:53 AM

some more info on him regarding the 2005 season:

Neill, who last week was named first team All-BIG EAST for a second-consecutive season, was a defensive force all season for the Scarlet Knights. Neil, who also earned All-America honors (hm) by SI.com, ranks second in the BIG EAST, and fifth nationally, with 20.5 tackles for loss this season, resulting in a loss of 89 yards. The 6-3, 265-pound lineman is tied for third in the league and 20th in the nation in sacks with 9.0, and he anchors a defensive unit that is tied (with Nebraska) as the national leader with 46 sacks. The tri-captain leads all defensive linemen and is fourth on the team in tackles with 65 and has registered 24 quarterback hurries this season. Neill was a finalist for the Hendricks, Wuerffel and Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) Sportsmanship awards and a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy in 2005. Neill was a Rotary Lombardi Trophy and National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete candidate during the regular season. He was named to the ESPN The Magazine District 2 Academic All-America team earlier this season.

03-04-2006, 10:49 AM
Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	Day 2 dark horse DE prospect. During the college season I caught a few Rutgers games. Not a powerhouse football team, but Deron Cherry's alma mater nonetheless. Anyway, there is a DE on Rutgers named Neill who reminded me a lot of Jared Allen. Quick first step, nonestop relentless motor. I don't know how many official sacks he had, but he appeared to be in the QB's face on a consistent basis. Definately worth a fly if he's around in the 6th or 7th.
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03-04-2006, 10:53 AM	#2
Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	some more info on him regarding the 2005 season: Neill, who last week was named first team All-BIG EAST for a second-consecutive season, was a defensive force all season for the Scarlet Knights. Neil, who also earned All-America honors (hm) by SI.com, ranks second in the BIG EAST, and fifth nationally, with 20.5 tackles for loss this season, resulting in a loss of 89 yards. The 6-3, 265-pound lineman is tied for third in the league and 20th in the nation in sacks with 9.0, and he anchors a defensive unit that is tied (with Nebraska) as the national leader with 46 sacks. The tri-captain leads all defensive linemen and is fourth on the team in tackles with 65 and has registered 24 quarterback hurries this season. Neill was a finalist for the Hendricks, Wuerffel and Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) Sportsmanship awards and a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy in 2005. Neill was a Rotary Lombardi Trophy and National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete candidate during the regular season. He was named to the ESPN The Magazine District 2 Academic All-America team earlier this season. __________________ "I always tell (the assistant coaches), 'Make it simple, 'cause I'm stupid,'" Edwards said. "This ain't computer football." Herm Edwards, 3-20-07 Q: Herm, back on December 25th you were asked if Trent Green was your starter going into next season and you said, ‘yeah, why wouldn’t he be?’ Have you changed your mind on that? EDWARDS: No, I have not.” (1-11-07)
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