Third round draft pick McNeill the first to sign with Lions

ALLEN PARK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Lions have inked their first 2021 draft pick after signing defensive tackle Alim McNeill.

McNeill was taken in the third round out of North Carolina State.  The four-year deal is worth $5.1 million.

Detroit still has to sign six other draft picks, including overall number seven selection offensive tackle Penei Sewell.