Nickname?
Alim McNeill: I got the nickname Alim the Dream in high school from one of my coaches.
Hometown?
McNeill: Raleigh, North Carolina.
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you would take them is ... ?
McNeill: The campus at NC State.
College major?
McNeill: Science, technology and society.
Favorite TV show?
McNeill: Snowfall.
Favorite emoji?
McNeill: The crying laughing emoji. I'm always laughing at something.
Favorite meal?
McNeill: I really don't have one to be honest, but the meals they've been making here lately, they've been slapping.
View photos of Lions' third-round pick Alim McNeill from the 2021 offseason.
Alim McNeill During Off Season Workout Phase 2 (AP Photo)
Alim McNeill during rookie Mini Camp in Allen Park. (AP Photo)
This is a 2021 photo of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54). This image was taken during the Detroit Lions Media day on June 7th 2021. (AP Photo)
Alim McNeill During Off Season Workout Phase 3 (AP Photo)
Alim McNeill During Off Season Workout Phase 2 (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) during OTAs at Allen Park. (AP Photo)
This is a 2021 photo of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54). This image was taken during the Detroit Lions Media day on June 7th 2021. (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) during Phase II Workouts at Allen Park. 2021 (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
This is a 2021 photo of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54). This image was taken during the Detroit Lions Media day on June 7th 2021. (AP Photo)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) during Lions OTAs at the Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. 2021 (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
This is a 2021 photo of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) of the Detroit Lions NFL football team. This image reflects the active roster as of June 7th 2021, when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Last thing you purchased?
McNeill: Gas, for the car.
What would your entrance music be?
McNeill: One of my songs that I made. It's called Different Breed. Ya'll should definitely go listen to that.
Any hidden talents?
McNeill: Making music. Making beats. It's just something I like to do for fun.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
McNeill: I'm trying to go into app development. I want to make my own music software as well.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
McNeill: The ability to be invisible.
If you could play any other NFL position, what would you play?
McNeill: Running back. 100 percent. Because I really think I'm a running back at heart.
Favorite place to travel?
McNeill: California.
One person you'd like to meet?
McNeill: I'm not even going to lie ... it's Cam Newton. It's between Cam and LeBron James, but I'd probably say Cam.
Favorite athlete of all time?
McNeill: Adrian Peterson.
