Lorenzo Neal

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lorenzo Neal
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1970(1970-12-27)
Age	54
Birthplace	Hanford
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Lorenzo Neal Biography

Lorenzo Neal is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on December 27, 1970 in Hanford, California, United States. Lorenzo LaVonne Neal, born December 27, 1970, is an American former professional footballer who played fullback in the National Football League (NFL), for 16 seasons. Neal was a college football player for the Fresno State Bulldogs. The New Orleans Saints drafted him in the fourth round 1993 NFL Draft. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time All- Pro and was also drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of 1993 NFL Draft. Neal, considered one of the greatest blocking fullbacks in NFL History, ran for over 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons between 1997 and 2007.

In 1994, he set a new career record with 30 carries of 90 yards and one touchdown. He caught a career-long, 69-yard touchdown pass in a road match against the New England Patriots in 1995. He set career records with 31 receptions and 194 receiving yards during his final season with the Saints in 1996.

On March 12, 1998, Neal was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a fifth- round pick. In his season in Tampa Bay, he helped Warrick Dunn rush for 1,026 yards. He was then released by the Buccaneers on February 11, 1999.

On March 23, 1999, Neal signed with the Tennessee Titans. During his first season with the team, he helped Eddie George rush for 1,304 yards in the regular season, and two 100-yard games in the playoffs. Neal fielded the kick of the “Music City Miracle” against the Buffalo Bills, where he handed it off to Frank Wycheck, who would throw the game winning lateral to Kevin Dyson. Neal and the Titans would appear in Super Bowl XXXIV against the St. Louis Rams, losing 23-16. He was also selected to USA Today’s All-Joe team.

The New Orleans Saints selected Neal in the fourth round (89th overall), of the 1993 NFL Draft.

Lorenzo Neal Net Worth

Lorenzo Neal is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lorenzo Neal 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Neal signed initially with Arizona in February 1989. However, he didn’t meet academic requirements and was denied admission. In August 1989, he enrolled at Fresno State University. He played football for the Fresno State Bulldogs from 1989 to 1992. He rushed for 2,405 yard during his four college seasons. His junior and senior years saw him become an All-Big West selection. He was also seventh at the 1992 NCAA wrestling tournament, where he won All-American honors in the 275 lb class (125 kg). heavyweight class. Neal was the school’s second-leading rusher, with 2,405 yards. He also participated in the Japan Bowl All-Star Game. In an exhibition match at the Japan Bowl, he defeated a sumo wrestler. He received a degree from the Department of Criminal Justice.

He ran for 837 yards in 1991 and scored 8 touchdowns. He ran for 988 yards in 1992 and scored 10 touchdowns.

In 1997, Neal signed with the New York Jets, on March 31. In his one season with the team, he helped running back Adrian Murrell rush for 1,086 yards.

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Who is Lorenzo Neal Dating?

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On March 3, 2003, Neal signed with the San Diego Chargers and began the longest stint of his career, with one team, five seasons. During his first season blocking for LaDainian Tomlinson, he helped him rush for 1,645 yards and the team to rush for a total of 2,146 yards. Tomlinson became Neal’s fifth 1,000 yard rusher he blocked for. He scored his first touchdown of the season on a three-yard run on the road against the Oakland Raiders on September 28. He also carried the ball three times for seven yards in short yardage situations against the Baltimore Ravens on September 21, all three of which resulted in first downs. He recorded a season-high seven carries for 22 yards on the road against the Cleveland Browns on October 19. For the season, he was named to USA Today’s All-Joe team, as well as a Pro Bowl First-alternate.

Facts & Trivia

Lorenzo Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lorenzo Neal celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

The 2005 season began with an historic moment in Neal’s career, he played in his 200th career game, in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. A game in which he recorded three carries on short yardage plays, all resulting in first downs. For the season he was named a Pro Bowl starter. He was also named to the “All-Interview” team by NFL.com. On October 28, 2005, he signed a two- year contract extension through 2007.

Top Facts about Lorenzo Neal

1. Lorenzo Neal played in the NFL for 16 seasons.
2. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection.
3. Neal played for seven different teams during his career.
4. He is considered one of the best fullbacks in NFL history.
5. Neal blocked for 11 different 1,000-yard rushers in his career.
6. He helped lead the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2000.
7. Neal was known for his powerful blocking and toughness on the field.
8. He retired with over 1,500 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
9. Neal also had over 350 receptions and five receiving touchdowns.
10. In college, he played at Fresno State University where he was a two-time All-American selection.

Did Lorenzo Neal son get drafted?

The Denver Broncos announced the addition of former Purdue defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal Jr. on Sunday. Neal went undrafted and originally signed with the New Orleans Saints following the 2021 NFL Draft.

Who did Lorenzo Neal block for?

He has blocked for 1,000 yard rushers for 10 years in a row through 2006, first for Adrian Murrell of the New York Jets, then for Warrick Dunn of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then for Eddie George of the Tennessee Titans and then for Corey Dillon (then) of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Where did Lorenzo Neal go to college?

California State University, Fresno

Who blocked for LaDainian Tomlinson?

SAN DIEGO – Shane Olivea , the former San Diego Chargers lineman who blocked for LaDainian Tomlinson in the most productive years of the running back’s Hall of Fame career, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 40.

What is a fullback in football?

The fullback is the player that lines up between the quarterback and the running back. The fullback is in charge of running the football, catching the football out of the backfield, and blicking the running back.