TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal, a predicted top-5 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, said he’s ready to play just about any position as a pro.
Neal started his career in Alabama as a guard but later switched to left tackle.
“You can plug me in pretty much anywhere other than the middle, and I’ll be able to come in and make a difference,” he said.
All 32 NFL teams were present at Pro Day in Alabama on Wednesday, including Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy also traveled to Tuscaloosa.
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Neal said he has scheduled visits with three teams: the Jaguars, the Giants and the Jets.
The Jaguars hold the No. 1 spot while the Jets and Giants choose fourth and fifth.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. projects Neal to the Giants.
Neal didn’t run the 40-yard dash Wednesday, nor did he do anything other than position-specific drills.
“I feel like I came here and I was executed and I feel like I came here and I checked the box for sure,” he said. “That’s why I’m happy with my performance.”
Alabama coach Nick Saban called Neal an “outstanding player” with a tall size and “competitive spirit.”
“He loves soccer,” Saban said of Neal. “He pays attention to details, he prepares well and you know, his size and athletic ability have put him in a position where I think he has a very bright future.
“He’s done a great job for us whether he’s played guard or tackle and I’m sure that diversity will help him as a professional player as well.”