Amari McNeill
| No. 93 – Kansas City Chiefs | |
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| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 8, 2003 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, Georgia) |
| College | Tennessee (2021–2022) Colorado (2023–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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Amari Shemar McNeill (born June 8, 2003) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and the Colorado Buffaloes.
Early life
McNeill was born on June 8, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia as one of two children to Sherry and Anthony McNeill. He was raised in Suwanee, Georgia where he attended Peachtree Ridge High School.[1] While in high school, the 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall 250 pounds (110 kg) McNeill played both offensive and defensive tackle and defensive end positions with the Peachtree Lions football team.[2][3] In 2020, McNeill helped the Lions to the state playoffs after the team's last appearance in 2016. Graduating in 2021, McNeill was rated a three-star recruiting prospect by 247Sports.[4]
College career
Tennessee
After committing to the University of Tennessee in 2020, McNeill attained redshirt status for the 2021 season. He joined the Volunteers team on November 20, 2021, as a defensive lineman for the game against South Alabama. As a redshirt freshman, McNeill played six games during the 2022 season. He recorded three tackles and one pass breakup.[5] He was rated a three-star prospect entering the transfer portal.[4]
Colorado
McNeill transferred in 2023 to the University of Colorado.[6] He played with the Buffaloes as a defensive lineman in all 12 games. After playing for three seasons at Colorado, McNeill finished playing in 32 total games, starting in 12, finishing with 77 total tackles, 42 solo tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, six quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick. His defensive totals ranked 66th in sacks and 85th in tackles for loss in Colorado football history.[5]
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
McNeill signed a three-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.[7][8]
Personal life
McNeill has a sister named Abria.[1]
References
- 1 2 Tennessee Volunteers Profile. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ NCSA Sports Profile. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ HUDL Profile. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- 1 2 247Sports Profile. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- 1 2 Colorado Buffaloes Profile. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ Toppmeyer, Blake. Knoxville News Sentinel (Dec 7, 2020)."Tennessee football gains commitment from 3-star OL Amari McNeill." Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ Spotrac Profile. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ Strella, Charlie. Buffaloes Wire. (May 1, 2026)."Chiefs sign former Colorado football DT Amari McNeill to UDFA contract". Retrieved August 21, 2026.