The No. 3 overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft, McNeil enjoyed a stellar career at UCLA, earning all-conference honors twice for the Bruins. He wasted little time making a big impact for the Jets, leading the NFL in rushing yards in his second season.
A three-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler, McNeil spent all 12 of seasons of his NFL career with the Jets, topping 1,000-yards on the ground twice, in back-to-back seasons (1984-85). His 8,074 career rushing yards ranks second in franchise history, trailing only Hall of Famer Curtis Martin.
McNeil ranks fourth on the Jets’ all-time rushing touchdown list with 38, and his 144 games played ranks No.