History of Evan Neal in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

Evan Neal is an American professional football guard currently playing for the New York Giants in the NFL. He was drafted seventh overall by the Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft after playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Neal's transition to the NFL marks the beginning of his professional career after a successful college tenure.

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September 19, 2000: Evan Neal is born

On September 19, 2000, Evan Neal was born.

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2019: Played in Under Armour All-America Game

In 2019, Evan Neal played in the Under Armour All-America Game.

2019: Started all 13 games at left guard

In 2019, Evan Neal started all 13 games at left guard during his freshman year.

2020: Moved to right tackle

In 2020, Evan Neal moved to right tackle.

2021: Won College Football Playoff National Championship

In 2021, Evan Neal was a starting member of the team that won the College Football Playoff National Championship.

2022: Entered the NFL draft

Following the 2021 season, in 2022, Neal announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.

2022: NFL Career and Injury

In 2022, Evan Neal was selected seventh overall by the New York Giants in the NFL Draft. During Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Neal suffered a grade 2 MCL sprain, returning in week 13. He played in and started 13 regular season games and both of the Giants' playoff games as a rookie.