Dan Neal

Not to be confused with former Denver Broncos offensive lineman Dan Neil.

Dan Neal

Date of birth:	August 30, 1949 (1949-08-30) (age 62)
Place of birth:	Corbin, Kentucky
Career information
Position(s):	Center, Guard
College:	Kentucky
NFL Draft:	1973 / Round: 11 / Pick 270
Organizations
As player:
1973-1974 1975-1983	Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Dan Neal (born August 30, 1949 in Corbin, Kentucky) is a former American Football player who played offensive line for eleven seasons between 1973 and 1983 for the Baltimore Colts and the Chicago Bears. Named offensive line coach in 2007 for Texas vs. The Nation Game. Directed an offensive line group to a 24-20 victory in Sun Bowl Stadium.

Neal spent 11 years as a player, 15 years as a coach, overall 26 total years in the NFL. He served as team captain his Junior and Senior years at the University of Kentucky. Was then drafted in the 11th round by the Baltimore Colts in 1973 where he spent 2 seasons. He then played for the Chicago Bears from 1975-1983 blocking for Walter Payton. After breaking his back he began his coaching career with the Philadelphia Eagles where he coached Special teams in 1986-'87 and Offensive Line '88-91. He then followed Buddy Ryan To Arizona and was the Offensive Line Coach for the Cardinals 1994-'95. Coached under Mike Ditka as the Tight Ends Coach for the New Orleans Saints 1997-'99. (Only person to play and coach for Ditka). Went to the Tennessee Titans and was the Offensive Assistant in 2000. He ended his coaching career as the Tight Ends coach for Buffalo Bills 2001-'03. Neal was born August 30, 1949 in Corbin, Ky. He and his wife Barbara have 2 daughters Kelly and Tiffany.

Dan now owns and operates Coach's Fitness Club. With locations in Louisville and Prospect Kentucky.

Persondata
Name	Neal, Dan
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	August 30, 1949
Place of birth	Corbin, Kentucky
Date of death
Place of death