Lewis Neal doesn’t pass the eye test of an NFL defensive lineman. He stands at 6-foot, 280 pounds.
“I’m strong, though,” Lewis said.
Yes, Lewis is – he set LSU’s power clean record at 391 pounds his senior season – and he hopes that strength serves him well now that he’s officially an NFL player. The Dallas Cowboys brought Neal up from the practice squad to fill Brian Price’s roster spot.
Price was hurt in Sunday’s game against the Chiefs, underwent surgery on his knee and was placed on the injured reserve list. Neal has been waiting for his chance and the undrafted rookie finally gets it this week.