The young safety recorded a time of 4.62 seconds on the 40-yard dash and impressed many scouts with his explosiveness towards the receiver. His explosiveness was quantitatively measured in his broad jump and vertical jump. At the combine, Neal tied for second among strong safeties with a 38-inch vertical and ranked first in broad jump with 11 feet. In a phrase, the kid is athletic.
Many analysts and pundits have suggested that Neal will play a role similar to the Pro Bowl safety Kam Chancellor in Seattle’s defense: A fast, punishing safety with the ability to lay out opposing receivers.