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
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology21th percentile among RBs · limited sample
16 games · 24 touches
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size71▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency18▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry25▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion23▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving20▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security70▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume45▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency45▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game46 vs ARI, 2006 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game37 on 5 catches, 1 TD vs TEN, 2002 Week 8
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 10 1.3/g | 67 8/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 9 1.1/g | 34 4/g | 1 |
| In division | 10 | 15 1.5/g | 82 8/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 6 | 4 0.7/g | 19 3/g | 0 |
| In wins | 6 | 9 1.5/g | 52 9/g | 0 |
| In losses | 10 | 10 1.0/g | 49 5/g | 1 |
| On grass | 15 | 18 1.2/g | 97 6/g | 1 |
| On turf | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 4 4/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 4 4/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 18 1.2/g | 97 6/g | 1 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NE | — | 47.2 |
| Week 2 | BAL | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 51 |
| Week 3 | LAC | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 47.8 |
| Week 4 | PIT | 2 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD | 51.7 |
| Week 5 | CLE | 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 6 | CHI | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 49 |
| Week 7 | DET | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 39.8 |
| Week 9 | JAX | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 47.8 |
| Week 10 | TEN | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 57.3 |
| Week 11 | CLE | 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.9 |
| Week 12 | TB | — | 46.2 |
| Week 13 | JAX | 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 45.4 |
| Week 14 | NYJ | — | 41.5 |
| Week 15 | BAL | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 43.3 |
| Week 16 | PIT | 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 49.1 |
| Week 17 | TEN | 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 50.6 |
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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