Lorenzo Neal

Lorenzo Neal
Neal in 2008
No. 23, 22, 41, 42
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born (1970-12-27) December 27, 1970
Hanford, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolLemoore (Lemoore, California)
CollegeFresno State (1989–1992)
NFL draft1993: 4th round, 89th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards807
Rushing average3.6
Rushing touchdowns6
Receptions199
Receiving yards1,086
Receiving touchdowns12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lorenzo LaVonne Neal (born December 27, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Neal played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro, he was also a member of the New York Jets, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tennessee Titans, the Cincinnati Bengals, the San Diego Chargers, the Baltimore Ravens and the Oakland Raiders. Considered one of the best blocking fullbacks in NFL history, Neal blocked for a 1,000-plus-yard running back in 11 straight seasons from 1997 to 2007.