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Lorenzo Neal

FB

Lorenzo Neal came into the league as a 4th-round selection (89th overall) in 1993, drafted out of Fresno State. His most recent season came in 2008 with BAL, capping a 16-season NFL career. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 141 catches for 705 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 255#

College

Fresno State

Draft

Rd 4, 89th overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2008

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.5

43th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 10 touches

Volume×0.1-0.65
Receiving×0.14-0.67
Total EPA×0.24+0.26
Conversion×0.1-0.09
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12-0.09
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.05

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size70▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency46▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry44▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion48▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving24▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security59▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume31▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency59▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008BAL48.21125735
2007LAC45.711328231
2006LAC75.11514011782
2005LAC66.71496241451
2004LAC45.314531366
2003LAC54.8144011662
2002CIN51.61631211331
2001CIN41.61610191011
2000TEN47.59-29312
1999TEN52.911117272

Career profile

Lorenzo Neal has appeared in 131 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: TEN (1999–2000), CIN (2001–2002), LAC (2003–2007), BAL (2008).

He has rushed for 426 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 141 passes for 705 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with LAC: 145 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
4
1.0/g
18
5/g
2
Away5
5
1.0/g
13
3/g
0
In division6
6
1.0/g
20
3/g
2
Out of division3
3
1.0/g
11
4/g
0
In wins6
8
1.3/g
27
5/g
1
In losses3
1
0.3/g
4
1/g
1
On grass6
6
1.0/g
26
4/g
2
On turf3
3
1.0/g
5
2/g
0
Outdoors9
9
1.0/g
31
3/g
2

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF—47.7
Week 4PIT1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 11BAL1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD60.7
Week 12CLE-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD45
Week 13JAX—44.2
Week 14PHI2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 15CIN1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD52.6
Week 16CLE2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 17DAL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD48.3

Lorenzo Neal — common questions

What position does Lorenzo Neal play?
Lorenzo Neal is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Lorenzo Neal played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lorenzo Neal has played for TEN (1999–2000), CIN (2001–2002), LAC (2003–2007), BAL (2008).
Where did Lorenzo Neal go to college?
Lorenzo Neal played college football at Fresno State.
When was Lorenzo Neal drafted?
Lorenzo Neal was selected in round 4, 89th overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lorenzo Neal scored?
Lorenzo Neal has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 8 receiving).
What is Lorenzo Neal's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lorenzo Neal rated 48.2 for 2008, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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