Hard-hitting Virginia safety who signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent.
Devin Neal is a physical box safety out of Virginia who led the Cavaliers in tackles before signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. At 6-foot and 215 pounds, he profiles as a downhill defender and special-teams contributor.
Path to the league
Neal's college journey took him from Baylor to Louisville before he landed at Virginia, where he made his biggest mark. He signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent, one of 18 undrafted players the team brought in.
Career highlights
In his lone season at Virginia, Neal led the Cavaliers with 88 tackles and tied for the team lead with eight passes defensed, earning third-team All-ACC honors. Per Pro Football Focus, he was the highest-graded defender on the roster at 87.1 overall, including a 90.2 tackling grade.
2025 season
Neal closed out his college career at Virginia in 2025, leading the team in tackles and grading as its top defender. He entered the NFL projecting as an in-the-box safety who plays the run downhill and can carve out a role on special teams.
Sources
- Sports Illustrated: Former Virginia DB Devin Neal Signs with the Jacksonville Jaguars
- ESPN: Devin Neal player page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Safety
- Group
- defense
- College
- Virginia
- Hometown
- Lexington, KY, USA
- Status
- active
