Freeman McNeil
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| Freeman McNeil | |
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| Date of birth | April 22, 1959 |
| Place of birth |  Jackson, Mississippi |
| Position(s) | Running Back |
| College | UCLA |
| NFL Draft | 1981 / Round 1/ Pick 3 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1981-1992 | New York Jets |
Freeman McNeil (born April 22, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 214 lbs. running back from UCLA, McNeil played in 12 NFL seasons for the Jets from 1981-1992. He currently ranks second in Jets team history in rushing yards. In 1982, McNeil led the NFL in rushing with 786 yards. He is one of a few running backs in NFL history to average 4.0 yards per carry in every season he played. In 2005, he was inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame.
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