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Stephen Neal was born on 9 October, 1976 in San Diego, California, U.S., is an American football player (born 1976). Discover Stephen Neal's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?

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Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 9 October, 1976
Birthday 9 October
Birthplace San Diego, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Stephen Neal Height, Weight & Measurements

At 47 years old, Stephen Neal height is 1.93 m .

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Height 1.93 m
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Who Is Stephen Neal's Wife?

His wife is Jodee (m. 2002)

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Wife Jodee (m. 2002)
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Children Gunnar, Jillian, Colby

Stephen Neal Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Stephen Neal worth at the age of 47 years old? Stephen Neal’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Stephen Neal's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1976

Stephen Matthew Neal (born October 9, 1976) is a former American football guard who played his entire career for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

He is a former world champion in freestyle wrestling and two-time NCAA national champion wrestler at Cal State-Bakersfield.

1995

In 1995, he wrestled and defeated future NFL running back Ricky Williams.

Neal attended California State University, Bakersfield and became one of the top wrestlers in the nation, compiling a 156–10 record with four All-American seasons.

He placed fourth in NCAA Division I as a freshman and second as a sophomore before winning titles his junior and senior year.

1997

In 1997, in his sophomore season, Neal lost to two time heavyweight champ Kerry McCoy.

1998

The 1998 campaign saw Neal win his first NCAA heavyweight title 20-5 over Trent Hynek of Iowa St. His final title in 1999 came via a win over future NCAA wrestling champion, WWE champion, and UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (in March 2011, Lesnar told Opie & Anthony that his loss to Neal still sticks with him).

1999

In 1999, Neal won the Dan Hodge Award following a year in which he won the U.S. Freestyle Championship, the Pan-American Games title and the 1999 World Wrestling Championships at 286 pounds.

In 1999, he won the FILA outstanding wrestler award, an honor given to the best wrestler in the world.

Also for that year's performance, he received the Wade Schalles Award for best collegiate pinner.

His 1999 season led up to the 2000 Summer Olympics trials where Kerry McCoy edged him for the trip to Sydney, Australia.

After the trials, Neal retired from wrestling.

Neal set Pac-10 Conference records by finishing 34–0 in conference competition, while becoming the conference's first four-time winner in the same weight class, and second four-time winner ever.

He finished his college career as Cal State-Bakersfield's career record holder in wins (156) and also set school records for pins in a season (31) and a career (71).

While at Cal State-Bakersfield, Neal was a four-time Academic All-American and a four-time Pac-10 Academic All-Conference selection.

2001

He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2001, and won three Super Bowl rings with the team.

He is one of a handful of NFL players who did not play college football.

Neal attended San Diego High School in San Diego, California and was a letterman in football, wrestling, swimming, tennis, and track and field.

In wrestling, as a senior, he posted a 45–2 record and placed fourth at the California State Wrestling Tournament in the 189-pound weight class.

Despite not playing football in college, Neal was signed by the New England Patriots on July 23, 2001 as an undrafted free agent.

He was waived by the Patriots on August 26, 2001.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Neal to their practice squad on September 4, 2001.

The Patriots re-signed Neal off the Eagles' practice squad on December 12, 2001, and he was inactive for the final three games of his 2001 rookie season, as well as the playoffs and Super Bowl XXXVI.

2002

In 2002, Neal made the Patriots' 53-man roster out of training camp and spent the first four games of the season inactive before making his NFL debut as a reserve in Week 5.

The next week against the Green Bay Packers, Neal made his first career start at guard, but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the game and was placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2002.

2003

The shoulder injury caused Neal to miss the entire 2003 season as well, after being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to start the season.

2004

After playing in two games as a reserve to start the 2004 season, Neal went on to start the final 14 games of the season, including the playoffs and the super bowl, earning his third Super Bowl ring with the team by winning Super Bowl XXXIX.

2005

Neal started all 16 games for the Patriots in 2005, and re-signed with the team after testing the free agent market following the season.

2006

Neal started 13 games in 2006 at right guard, missing three games with a shoulder injury.

2007

He would return in 2007 to play and start in only eight games due to injury, but started all three playoff games, including Super Bowl XLII.

2008

After beginning the 2008 season on the PUP list with a shoulder injury, Neal returned to play in the final 11 games of the season, starting the final nine games.

2009

In 2009, Neal missed time with the shoulder injury again, but played in and started 12 games.

2010

In March 2010, Neal was re-signed to a two-year contract.

Neal then played in the first eight games of the 2010 season before being placed on injured reserve with the shoulder injury on December 2, 2010.

2011

Neal retired on March 2, 2011 after filing his retirement papers with the league.

His cousin, Pete Thomas, also plays football.

2012

In 2012, Neal was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.