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David Neill | QB | Nevada | Western Athletic Conference
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2½ 206 5.01 3.29
Four-year starter that set a bevy of school records at Nevada. Totaled 53.9%/1,918/11/5 as a senior when he played in nine games. All-League selection in the former Big West conference as both a junior and sophomore when his numbers were 50.7%/2,334/13/12 and 58.4%/3,402/20/7 respectively. Played in seven games with the first unit as a true freshman and totaled 57.8%/3,249/29/9 for the season.

Nice-sized pocket passer with a big league arm. Smooth setting up in the pocket, patient and buys time for his receivers. Senses pressure and steps up to avoid it not forcing his throws if the play breaks down. Possesses a live arm and gets the ball downfield, leading receivers with his long throws. Displays the ability to get outside the pocket and make the pass on the move, losing little on his throws. Goes to his secondary receivers and takes what the defense gives him. Lacks the pinpoint accuracy, late on his timing throws and directs many of his passes. Does a lot of shuffling and hopping around in the pocket and often throws off his back foot. Could do a better job selling his play-action passes. Never established himself or stood out in the post season as he needed to do. As a result unlikely to be selected but could bounce around as a free agent and find himself in Europe next spring trying to hone his talents. Free Agent.

2001 Passing Statistics
Attempts Completions Completion % Passing Yards Touchdowns Interceptions
256 138 53.9 % 1918 11 5

2001 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
319 83 3.8 3

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