Akeem Neal is a rising FIU trench piece with serious upside
In the 2025 season, Akeem Neal appeared in six games for FIU, then entered 2026 as a 6-foot-5, 315-pound redshirt sophomore on the Panthers’ offensive line[1]. His value is built on size, growth, and developmental upside: he has added roughly 50 pounds since arriving on campus, moved into the core rotation, and looks like the kind of lineman who can keep climbing if his technique keeps pace with his frame[1][6]. For a team needing a young mauler with room to grow, he’s a legit fit.
