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Why Lorenzo Neal is humbled to tell the Hall of Fame about friend, LaDainian Tomlinson

For his Hall of Fame presentation speech, LaDainian Tomlinson could’ve picked any number of former teammates and coaches.

LT picked Lorenzo Neal, which ought to give us some insight into their bond and Tomlinson’s character.

“It just tells you so much about the man,” said Neal, the former Fresno State standout who opened holes for Tomlinson during their five seasons as teammates with the San Diego (now Los Angeles) Chargers.

“Here’s a guy going into the Hall of Fame, getting his bust in Canton, Ohio, and he remembers his little ol’ fullback. A position that’s dying off and never gets much credit.