Updated August 15, 2026
Alim McNeill (born May 11, 2000) is the defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 54. He played college football at N.C. State. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 72 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2021. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: defensive tackle (DT)
- Number: 54
- Born: May 11, 2000
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Weight: 315 lb
- College: N.C. State
- NFL draft: 2021, No. 72 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2021–2025)
Alim McNeill played 16 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2021, with 2 sacks, 0 interceptions, 11 solo tackles and 24 assists.
Alim McNeill played 17 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2022, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 13 solo tackles and 24 assists.
Alim McNeill played 12 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 15 solo tackles and 15 assists.
Alim McNeill played 12 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 3.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 15 solo tackles and 8 assists.
Alim McNeill played 8 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 5 solo tackles and 9 assists.
Postseason
Alim McNeill played 3 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 solo tackles and 3 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 17 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 3.5 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 65 | 12.5 | 0 | 59 | 80 | 21 | 4 | 3 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 4-year deal signed in 2024 with a total value of $97 million, $24.25 million per year, and $28.06 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
