Earlier in the year, we learned that third-year defensive tackle Alim McNeill cut 13 percent of body fat this offseason in an effort to get quicker and improve his pass rush. On Monday, McNeill gave some more details on his physical transformation since last season.
“Last time I was at a podium, I was at about 327 (pounds). I’m 305 now,” McNeill said. “I feel a lot better. A lot lighter and faster on the field. And I still have the same strength, so I feel really good.”
Last year, McNeill—the Detroit Lions’ third-round pick in 2021—made the transition to play the three-tech position, which requires more short-area quickness compared to the physical, space-eating duties of the nose tackle position.