Chris Neild
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Career Summary
Chris Neild was a West Virginia nose tackle who played in the NFL with Washington.
Neild developed at West Virginia before Washington selected him in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Neild was from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
West Virginia lists Neild's hometown as Stroudsburg and his high school as Stroudsburg High.
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High School
At Stroudsburg High School, Neild was an all-state defensive lineman.
West Virginia reported 86 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles as a senior, along with all-conference, all-area, and all-state honors.
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College Career
Neild became a multiyear starting nose tackle at West Virginia.
His 2008 season included 47 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 4.5 tackles for loss. In 2009, he earned first-team All-Big East recognition from multiple outlets and recorded a game-sealing interception against Connecticut.
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Path to the NFL
Washington selected Neild in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Washington's transaction record lists Neild as the 253rd overall pick, and West Virginia reported his selection on the final day of the draft.
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NFL Career
Neild played nose tackle for Washington from 2011 through 2013.
West Virginia's NFL alumni record lists Neild with Washington from 2011-13.
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Career Accomplishments
Neild earned first-team All-Big East recognition and was a 2011 NFL draft choice.
His 2009 All-Big East recognition and seventh-round selection are documented by West Virginia and Washington.
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Playing Style
Neild was a run-stopping nose tackle with strength and natural leverage.
NFL.com's draft evaluation described Neild as difficult to move out of running lanes, with active hands and natural leverage.
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Legacy
Neild's documented career includes West Virginia leadership and three Washington seasons.
He was a West Virginia defensive leader before joining Washington as a seventh-round selection.
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Post-Career
Neild signed with Houston in 2015 after his Washington tenure.
Houston's transaction record lists Neild's 2015 free-agent signing and subsequent release.
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