Saints draft Devin Neal in 6th round

The New Orleans Saints selected Kansas running back Devin Neal in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 184 overall.

Pre-draft profile

Neal may be the class' most underrated back. A lack of top-end speed could impact his big-play ability in the NFL, so perhaps his true ceiling is worth considering here, but speed isn't exactly a requirement for high-end running back production. Why overthink it when he does everything else so well? Neal's a patient, intelligent runner with good vision and an impressive feel for setting up blocks. While he isn't the most sudden athlete, his instincts allow him to create for himself when a play appears bottled up. Neal sets up defenders to slip tackles in the open field, and he has the balance to shake off contact and keep rolling. He also happens to be an easy projection for third-down contributions, proving himself an effective receiver out of the backfield and a reliable contributor in pass protection. Neal does it all - don't be surprised if he outperforms his draft position.