Devin Neal

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
It's disappointing that Neal fell to the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, especially given how productive he was as a four-year star at Kansas. Neal's skill set seems on par with that of most Day 2 running back picks, and his otherwise mediocre athleticism (4.58-second 40 at 5-foot-11, 213) doesn't grade poorly enough to negate the quality of his production. Not many players produce like Neal did, running for 4,343 yards (5.7 YPC) and 49 touchdowns in 49 career games at Kansas. Neal showed NFL-level pass-catching ability by adding 77 receptions for 711 yards and four touchdowns on 104 targets (74.0 percent catch rate, 6.8 YPT), so if a three-down role were available there's reason to believe he could do well with it. Alvin Kamara is likely locked into a heavy three-down role for the Saints and 2023 third-round pick Kendre Miller has the talent to emerge as a starting candidate in his own right, but Kamara might be in his last year with the Saints and Miller's durability troubles have left him unavailable for most of the last two years. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year contract with the Saints in May of 2025.
Kamara's top backup with Miller out
RBNew Orleans Saints
October 23, 2025
Neal will likely take on a larger role following Kendre Miller's season-ending knee injury, Matthew Paras of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller tore his ACL in this past Sunday's loss to the Bears, opening the door for Neal to take over as the primary backup to Alvin Kamara (ankle). Neal was a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. He has three carries for 10 yards in three NFL appearances. Velus Jones rounds out the running back depth chart.
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How do Devin Neal's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
60.0%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.0
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
0.0%
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
New Orleans SaintsSaints 2025 RB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

34174%
16768%
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7129%
143%
73%
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21%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.0
 
Cornerbacks
58.9
 
Safeties
61.7
 
Linebackers
97.4
 
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2025 Devin Neal Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Devin Neal's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
213 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.58 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.5 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Hand Length
8.50 in
 
Arm Length
29.62 in
 
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Gets one carry Week 7
RBNew Orleans Saints
October 19, 2025
Neal logged one carry for one yard during Sunday's 26-14 defeat to the Bears.
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Not playing Week 5
RBNew Orleans Saints
Coach's Decision
October 5, 2025
Neal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Scratched again
RBNew Orleans Saints
Coach's Decision
September 28, 2025
Neal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
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Healthy scratch Week 3
RBNew Orleans Saints
Coach's Decision
September 21, 2025
Neal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Seattle.
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Gets two touches in season opener
RBNew Orleans Saints
September 8, 2025
Neal recorded two carries for nine yards during Sunday's 20-13 loss against the Cardinals.
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Miller injury creates opportunity
RBNew Orleans Saints
October 23, 2025
Neal's expected to serve as the primary backup to Alvin Kamara after the Saints placed Kendre Miller on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Miller sustained a torn ACL in the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Bears and will miss the remainder of the season. Neal has just three career regular-season carries to this point, but the rookie sixth-round pick is expected to work as the top alternative to Alvin Kamara, who has been playing through an ankle injury. The only other running back on the Saints' roster is Velus Jones.
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