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2016 DT Lorenzo Neal, son of the longtime NFL FB, commits to Utah

Lorenzo Neal might have been one of the best blockers in NFL history, but it likely requires a larger man to block Lorenzo Neal Jr.

The 6-foot-2, 315-pound defensive tackle from Houston is three inches taller and 50-60 pounds heavier than his four-time Pro Bowl father, who played for eight NFL teams over 16 seasons.

And he plans to be a Ute, he tweeted Monday.

— lorenzo neal (@loneal40) August 10, 2015

Neal is rated just two stars by Rivals, but the site lists offers from Purdue, Boise State, Oregon State, Nevada and his father's alma mater, Week Three opponent Fresno State.