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Devin Neal
SUDFA Projection

Devin Neal

Virginia · ACC ·
#697
Overall Rank
#47
Pos Rank
46
Composite
8.01
RAS
Height
Weight
40-yd Dash
Vertical
Broad Jump
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
CoverageRun DefenseBall SkillsRangeAthleticismLeadership
Percentile Rankings
Coverage
46AVG
Run Defense
44AVG
Ball Skills
43AVG
Range
48AVG
Athleticism
80GREAT
Leadership
42AVG
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
46
Floor Grade
40
Executive Summary

Devin Neal projects as a priority undrafted free agent with developmental upside as a deep safety in a two-high coverage scheme. He offers solid instincts and film study indicators that suggest NFL-caliber intelligence for the position, though his athletic profile is decidedly average. Teams seeking depth at safety with patience for a multi-year development arc may find value, but Neal will need to outperform his testing metrics to secure a roster spot.

⚠ Risk Factors

Neal's composite grade reflects a significant athleticism gap relative to FBS competition; his 46/99 suggests he'll struggle in space against NFL receivers and mobile tight ends. The gap between film evaluation and testing results indicates either injury history or durability concerns that likely factored into his draft projection falling to UDFA status. Scheme dependency is notable—he's best suited to Cover-2 or mid-range safety shells rather than versatile, modern defensive schemes.

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