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2024 Early NFL Draft Scouting Notes: Eli Neal, LB, Marshall

Marshall LB Eli Neal is a very good pass rusher who also shows the ability to effectively drop into coverage as well as be a key contributor on special teams.
Marshall LB Eli Neal is a very good pass rusher who also shows the ability to effectively drop into coverage as well as be a key contributor on special teams.

After establishing himself as a defensive leader over the past few seasons, Marshall LB Eli Neal looks to show NFL scouts why he is a prospect to keep an eye on for this upcoming season. Here’s a look at some of my early observations:

Strengths:

  • Good instincts and flows to the ball
  • Takes on blocks, frees up rushers
  • Good blitzer who attacks the LOS
  • Good pursuit, takes great angles to ballcarriers
  • Can drop in coverage; had a pick v. Georgia Southern
  • Around the ball, consistent
  • Has a good motor and can stick his nose in a pile
  • Broad shoulders w/developed lower body

Weaknesses:

  • Struggles to see pulling blockers and will get caught out of position
  • Big hitter? Tends to be a wrap-up guy
  • Had a couple of missed tackles in the games viewed

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