Rajion Neal facts for kids
Neal with the Green Bay Packers in 2015
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | March 28, 1992 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| High school: | Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Georgia) |
| College: | Tennessee |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
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Rajion Lashad Neal, born on March 28, 1992, is a former American football player. He played as a running back. Rajion played college football for the University of Tennessee.
After college, Neal joined the Green Bay Packers in 2014. He also played for other teams in the National Football League (NFL). These teams included the Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns. Rajion also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was also part of the Memphis Express in the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
Early Life and High School Football
Rajion Neal grew up in Tyrone, Georgia. He went to Sandy Creek High School. Rajion was a star player on his high school football team.
Winning a State Championship
In 2009, Rajion helped his team win the Class AAAA state championship. He ran for 166 yards and scored one touchdown in the championship game. This was a big win for Sandy Creek High School.
Senior Year Achievements
During his senior year, Rajion had an amazing season. He ran for 1,816 yards and scored 33 touchdowns. This earned him a special award. He was named the Georgia Sportswriters Class AAAA State Offensive Player of the Year.
College Choices
Experts thought Rajion was one of the best running back players in the country. He was offered scholarships from many universities. Rajion chose to play college football at the University of Tennessee.
College Football Career
Rajion Neal played for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2010 to 2013. He showed great skill as both a runner and a receiver.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
In 2010, as a freshman, Rajion played in 10 games. He ran for 197 yards and caught passes for 100 yards. In 2011, he played both wide receiver and running back. He caught 13 passes for 269 yards and ran for 134 yards. He also scored three touchdowns that year.
Junior Year Highlights
During his junior year, Rajion was the team's top rusher. He ran for 708 yards. He scored a total of nine touchdowns, with five rushing and four receiving. He also caught 19 passes for 149 yards. He missed two games that season due to an ankle injury.
Senior Year Success
Rajion had his best college season in 2013, his senior year. He ran for a career-high 1,124 yards. He also scored 15 rushing touchdowns, which was his highest ever. He caught 27 passes for 108 yards too.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Rajion Neal started his professional football career. He played for several teams in different leagues.
Green Bay Packers
In 2014, the Green Bay Packers signed Rajion. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the main draft. He spent time on their practice squad. He was released by the Packers in 2015.
Miami Dolphins
Rajion then joined the Miami Dolphins practice squad in September 2015. He was with the team for a very short time.
Oakland Raiders
Later in September 2015, the Oakland Raiders signed Rajion to their practice squad. He was released by the Raiders in November 2015.
Pittsburgh Steelers
In December 2015, Rajion signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. He later signed a future contract with them but was released.
Cleveland Browns
In August 2016, Rajion signed with the Cleveland Browns. He was later released by the team.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)
In December 2017, Rajion signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released before the 2018 training camp began.
Memphis Express (AAF)
In September 2018, Rajion joined the Memphis Express in the Alliance of American Football (AAF). He played in two games for them. He had 8 rushes for 15 yards and 4 catches for 10 yards. He was waived by the team in February 2019.
Return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats
After leaving the AAF, Rajion signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats again in 2019. However, he was released by the team before their training camp started that year.
