The modern Fullback appears to be a relic of football’s past, but when used correctly, it is a thing of beauty to watch.  Lorenzo Neal might be the game’s last great Fullback.

A traditional back at Fresno State, Neal was converted to a Fullback by the team that drafted him, New Orleans, to the position. In 1997, he set a record by blocking for 11 consecutive 1,000-yard rushers in history.  Playing for multiple teams, his best and most recognized run was in San Diego, where he paved the way for Hall of Fame Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson, and he was rewarded with multiple Pro Bowls and an All-Decade Selection. 

The odds of him getting enshrined into Canton are not strong, but his accomplishments set him apart from most of the Fullbacks from his time on.