Chris Neild

Chris Neild (born December 1, 1987) is an American former professional football nose tackle that played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft.^[1] He played college football at West Virginia University.

Chris Neild

Neild with the Washington Redskins in 2011
No. 95
Position:	Nose tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1987-12-01) December 1, 1987 (age 37) Cliffside Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	328 lb (149 kg)
Career information
High school:	Stroudsburg (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania)
College:	West Virginia
NFL draft:	2011: 7th round, 253rd pick
Career history
Washington Redskins (2011–2014) Houston Texans (2015)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big East (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 16 Sacks: 2.0 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Neild attended Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	319 lb (145 kg)	317⁄8	103⁄4	5.12 s	1.73 s	2.93 s	4.46 s	7.56 s	29.0 in (0.74 m)	8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)	30 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2][3]

Washington Redskins

Neild was selected in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.^[4] He was converted from a defensive tackle to a nose tackle. Neild made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the New York Giants, where he recorded 1.5 sacks on Eli Manning. In the 2011 season, Neild played in all 16 games as the backup nose tackle for Barry Cofield.^[5]

In 2012, Neild was expected to compete for a roster spot with Chris Baker.^[6] His second season was cut short after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during practice on August 13, 2012.^[7] The Redskins waived-injured him two days later.^[8] After not being claimed off waivers, Neild was officially placed on the team's injured reserve list.^[9]

During the 2013 season, Neild returned to being the back-up nose tackle and played a total of eight games.

In the last 2014 preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Neild suffered an injury in his right leg and was carted off the field.^[10] On August 30, 2014, it was confirmed that he tore his right ACL and was placed on the team's injured reserve.^[11]

Houston Texans

Neild signed with the Houston Texans on July 31, 2015.^[12] He was waived on August 31, 2015.^[13]