INDIANAPOLIS — Former Falcons safety Keanu Neal, who was taken in the first round (17th overall) of the 2016 draft, announced his retirement on social media Sunday.

Former first-round pick Keanu Neal, who spent eight seasons in the NFL primarily as a safety, announced his retirement Sunday. Neal, 29, played for the Falcons for five seasons after being selected 17th overall by Atlanta in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Keanu Neal did not play in 2024, and he will not make a return next season. The veteran safety announced his retirement on Sunday. “20 years ago, I started this journey,” Neal’s announcement reads in part.

Former Atlanta Falcons first-round pick Keanu Neal has announced his retirement from football after eight seasons in the NFL . The safety, whose last team was the Pittsburgh Steelers, also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys.

A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety announced his retirement from the NFL after seven years at the professional level on Sunday. Safety Keanu Neal, who played

A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety announced his retirement from the NFL after seven years at the professional level on Sunday. Safety Keanu Neal, who played

Former Florida Gators defensive back Keanu Neal, who recently retired from the NFL, is reportedly looking for an on-field coaching role with his alma mater. Florida head coach Billy Napier and Neal reportedly have a mutual interest in bringing the veteran safety back to Gainesville in an analyst position.