The number of Salukis in the National Football League grows to five
04/29/2018 | 5:01:00 | Football
A four-year starter at safety, Neal finished his career with 226 tackles and earned All-Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2017. He led SIU and ranked seventh in the league in tackles per game. He was the MVFC Defensive Player of the Week after eight tackles, a fumble recovery and a 52-yard interception return at SEMO.Â
Seymour played right tackle at Southern and was an imposing presence at 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds. After signing with Georgia in 2015, Seymour transferred to SIU and was a part-time player until earning a starting job midway through the 2016 season. He started all 11 games for SIU in 2017 and was part of an offensive line that ranked among the nation's best at protecting the quarterback.
Olsen had an incredible run of 33-straight starts on Southern's offensive line and was a two-time Second-Team All-MVFC pick. SIU's line led the MVFC and ranked 12th nationally in fewest sacks allowed (10) a year ago.
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Neal, Seymour and Olsen will report to their respective teams for rookie mini-camp beginning on May 4.Â
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