Steve Neils

Steven Lynn Neils (born May 2, 1951) is a former linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) who played his entire career for the St. Louis Cardinals. After a college career at Minnesota, Neils was selected in the fifth round of the 1974 NFL draft.

Steve Neils

Personal information
Born	(1951-05-02) May 2, 1951 (age 74) St. Peter, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	St. Peter
College	Minnesota
Uniform number	53
Position(s)	Linebacker
NFL draft	1974: 5th round, 111th overall
Career history
As player
St. Louis Cardinals (1974–1980)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (1973)
Career statistics
Interceptions 1 INT yards 18 Games 88 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Over eighty-eight professional games, he had one interception and seven recovered fumbles, running one back 72 yards for a touchdown.^[1]