Ryan McNeil: Pick #33 in the 1993 NFL Draft

Ryan McNeil is a former defensive back out of Miami, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 33rd overall pick (round 2) in the 1993 NFL Draft. He played 161 regular-season games from 1993 to 2003. From 1999 on, he played for the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

1993

Round

Round 2

Pick

33rd overall

Team

Detroit Lions

Position

DB

College

Miami

Ryan McNeil Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 1993 draft class in interceptions (31).

Career Totals

Games	Sacks	Def INT
161	1	31

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	CLE	16	61	17	3	1	1	0	9	1
2000	DAL	16	62	9	2	0	0	2	12	1
2001	SD	16	54	12	1	0	0	8	16	0
2002	SD	15	64	7	1	0	0	1	12	0
2003	DEN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Since 1999		64	242	45	7	1	1	11	49	2

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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