Giants release OL Evan Neal, former No. 7 overall pick
New York is moving on from offensive lineman Evan Neal, the seventh overall selection in the 2022 draft, after the former Alabama standout never settled into a starting role.
The New York Giants are releasing offensive lineman Evan Neal, the former No. 7 overall pick, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, capping a stunning fall for a player the club once viewed as a cornerstone.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Giants are releasing OL Evan Neal, the former No. 7 overall pick, as @art_stapleton reported.
Neal, selected seventh overall out of Alabama in the 2022 draft, never established himself as a consistent starter along New York's line. The move comes as the Giants finalize their initial 53-man roster, and it makes Neal — a former top-10 selection — one of the most notable cuts of cutdown weekend. The Giants' decision to part with a recent premium pick underscores how much the offensive line evaluation has shifted, and Neal now hits the waiver wire as a former high draft choice looking for a fresh start.