veteran edge presence with steady production and proven growth
In the 2010 season, Colin Neely was a dependable Michigan State DE who had quietly built into a tough, experienced line anchor, finishing his Spartan career with 75 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 6 sacks across 39 games and 27 starts. He was recognized as a senior All-Big Ten selection by Phil Steele and had previously been named MSU’s Tommy Love Award winner as its most improved player, which points to real development rather than just raw talent. If you want a motor-driven, sturdy edge defender who brought consistency and rise-over-time traits, he fit the profile.
