Siran Neal

Siran De'Vonte' Neal (born August 4, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback and special teamer for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Siran Neal

Neal with the Buffalo Bills in 2021
No. 33 – San Francisco 49ers
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1994-08-04) August 4, 1994 (age 31) Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Eufaula (Eufaula, Alabama)
College:	Jacksonville State (2013–2017)
NFL draft:	2018: 5th round, 154th pick
Career history
Buffalo Bills (2018–2023) Miami Dolphins (2024) San Francisco 49ers (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
2x First-team All-OVC (2016, 2017)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 126 Sacks: 1.0 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 7 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Neal attended Abbeville High School in Abbeville, Alabama where he played football. He was an All-State wide receiver for the team in 2011, when he caught 54 passes and 13 touchdowns. He played his senior season at Eufaula High School in Eufaula, Alabama. He was a first team All-State selection in 2012. He hauled in 22 catches for 377 yards and eight touchdowns.^[1]

College career

Neal attended and played college football at Jacksonville State and graduated with a degree in criminal justice. He was a two-time all-Ohio Valley Conference selection in 2016 and 2017, the first year as a linebacker, the second as a safety. In 2016 he made 80 tackles and an interception as a linebacker. Switching to safely in 2017, Neal made 33 tackles and had a team-high 11 pass breakups.^[2]

College statistics

SEASON	SCHOOL	TOT	SOLO	AST	PD	SACK	FF	INT
2014–15	Jacksonville State	32	23	9	3	0	0	0
2015–16	Jacksonville State	40	24	16	4	0	0	1
2016–17	Jacksonville State	80	39	41	5	0.5	0	1
2017–18	Jacksonville State	39	26	13	12	0	0	1

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 0 in (1.83 m)	206 lb (93 kg)	31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m)	9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m)	4.56 s	1.62 s	2.62 s	4.28 s	7.00 s	40.5 in (1.03 m)	10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)	17 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4]

Buffalo Bills

Neal was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.^[5] He made his NFL debut in the Bills' season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 4, against the Green Bay Packers, he recorded his first professional sack.^[6]

Neal was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Bills on July 30, 2020,^[7] and was activated six days later.^[8]

On February 23, 2022, Neal signed a three-year contract extension with the Bills.^[9]

On March 6, 2024, Neal was released by the Bills.^[10]

Miami Dolphins

On March 13, 2024, Neal signed with the Miami Dolphins.^[11]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 18, 2025, Neal signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.^[12]

Personal life

Neal is the son of Glenn Neal and Rhonda Walker. He has six brothers and one sister. Neal has twin daughters, Londyn and Lauryn Neal who were born in July 2016.^[13]