1. Keanu Neal was born on July 26,1995 and is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League for 8 seasons, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons, He was selected by the Falcons with the 17th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Keanu Neal began playing as a linebacker before being switched to safety.
Keanu Neal committed to the University of Florida to play college football under head coach Will Muschamp.
Keanu Neal was injured in the fifth game against the University of Georgia and was forced to miss the next 2 contests.
Keanu Neal had 10 tackles, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery with a 45-yard return against the University of Alabama.
Keanu Neal made 10 tackles against the University of Missouri.
Keanu Neal missed the first 2 contests of the season with an injury.
Keanu Neal recorded 96 tackles, 51 solo tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one interception and 2 sacks.
Keanu Neal has 14 tackles against the University of Tennessee and Louisiana State University.
Keanu Neal declared for the 2016 NFL draft at the end of the season.
Keanu Neal was the second safety selected in 2016 behind West Virginia's Karl Joseph.
Keanu Neal competed for the job against Kemal Ishmael and Charles Godfrey.
Keanu Neal sustained a knee injury after receiving a stiff arm while attempting to tackle Dolphins' running back Arian Foster during a 17-yard reception.
Head coach Dan Quinn named Keanu Neal the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, alongside free safety Ricardo Allen.
Keanu Neal made his first career tackle on the Saints' first offensive snap and tackled running back Mark Ingram II after a three-yard gain.
Keanu Neal finished his rookie season in 2016 with 105 total tackles, nine passes defended, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 14 games and 14 starts.
Keanu Neal finished the 2017 season with 116 combined tackles, six pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.
Keanu Neal finished second in tackles for the Falcons, behind linebacker Deion Jones, and finished second in tackles among safeties behind Reshad Jones.
Keanu Neal recorded six combined tackles during their loss and had 14 combined total in both playoff games.
On January 22,2018, Keanu Neal was named to his first Pro Bowl as a replacement for safety Malcolm Jenkins due to his participation in Super Bowl LII with the Eagles.
Keanu Neal came back to the game only to leave the game again on a non-contact play.
The next day, it was confirmed that Keanu Neal tore his ACL, and would miss the remainder of the season.
Keanu Neal was placed on injured reserve on September 10,2018.
In third preseason game against the Washington Redskins, Keanu Neal dealt an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit against tight end Jordan Reed that ended Reed's season before it began.
Keanu Neal was fined $28,075 by the NFL for his hit on Reed.
Keanu Neal was placed on injured reserve on September 24,2019.
Keanu Neal registered 79 tackles, one sack and 2 special teams tackles.
Keanu Neal had 13 tackles against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Keanu Neal appeared in 17 games with 8 starts, after being thrust into action following Logan Ryan's foot injury in Week Four.
Keanu Neal posted 63 tackles, a half sack, one interception and 4 passes defensed.
On February 23,2025, Keanu Neal announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 29.
Keanu Neal kept a signed Chancellor jersey in his locker to pay respect.