The offensive centerpiece at Kansas, Neal's career totals rivaled any running back from the 2025 class. The underlying efficiency metrics did not jump off the page, though, and while Neal's film showcased a well-rounded skill, no elite trait showed up. Neal's best trait is probably smoothness as a route-runner and catch-and-run threat, but if pass protection is a problem, then the Round 6 selection may never receive an opportunity to showcase his talent as a pass-catcher. Alvin Kamara will be 30 years old in 2025; if the veteran misses time, Neal could fill in on passing downs or even take lead back duties over Kendre Miller. The new coaching staff in New Orleans chose Neal. He's worth stashing in deep leagues, but Neal is probably just a low-tier lottery ticket for Fantasy.
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Fantasy News
Saints' Devin Neal: Seven touches in preseason loss
Rotowire
Neal (hamstring) rushed five times for 20 yards and brought in both targets for 10 yards in the Saints' 28-19 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday afternoon.
Neal had missed the first two preseason games due to a hamstring injury, but the rookie sixth-round pick was able to finally get on the field Saturday. Neal was reasonably effective with his second-half opportunities, and he'll presumably have to beat out at least one of veterans Cam Akers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Velus Jones to make it through final cutdowns.
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Saints' Devin Neal: Not in line to play Sunday
Rotowire
Based on his absence from pregame warmups, Neal (hamstring) is not in line to play against the Jaguars in Sunday's preseason game, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Neal is working through a hamstring injury that he suffered in the beginning of August, and it appears the rookie sixth-rounder also is unlikely to play in the Saints' preseason finale against the Broncos on Saturday. Kendre Miller, Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire should handle most of the backfield snaps Sunday, especially if Alvin Kamara also doesn't play.
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Saints' Devin Neal: Out a few weeks
Rotowire
Saints coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Neal (hamstring) will miss "a few weeks" of practice, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Neal appears destined to at least sit out New Orleans' preseason opener against the Chargers on Sunday, and it sounds as though his status for Aug. 17 versus the Jaguars and Aug. 23 against the Broncos could be in jeopardy as well. The rookie sixth-round pick is competing with Kendre Miller, Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire for backfield opportunities behind Alvin Kamara.
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Saints' Devin Neal: Saints end draft slide in Round 6
Rotowire
The Saints selected Neal in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 184th overall.
Few would have found it shocking if Neal had gone as early as the third round, so in the sixth round he could prove a bargain for the Saints. The former Kansas star would ideally be a little more heavy (5-foot-11, 213 pounds) and would ideally have a little more speed (4.58-second 40-yard dash), but Neal's collegiate production was convincing on the question of his skill set. Neal really knows how to play, be it on running and passing downs, and if he gets his foot into the door history says he might be tough to put back on the bench. Neal might supplant Kendre Miller on the depth chart if Miller can't improve in his third year, though Neal is likely no threat to Alvin Kamara's usage.
