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2023 Football Roster

5 James Neal

  • Position Linebacker
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 223
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown Paris, Texas
  • Highschool Paris HS

Biography

Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (2022, 2023)
Conference USA Commissioner'sĀ Academic Medalist (2023)



2022 (JUNIOR)
  • Played in four games at linebacker.
  • Tallied 12 tackles and a fumble recovery.
  • Posted four tackles and a fumble recovery during a win over rival NM State.
  • Recorded four stops at New Mexico.
  • Tallied three tackles at no. 9 Oklahoma on national television.Ā 

2021 (SOPHOMORE)
  • Backup linebackerĀ registered four tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack over 12 games of work.
  • Had one tackle each versus NM State, Florida Atlantic, North Texas and Rice.
  • Added a tackle for loss and sack at NM State.

PRIOR TO UTEP
  • Tallied 78 tackles, 2.0 sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery in eight games at Tyler JC during the Spring 2021 season.
  • Totaled 16 tackles and a tackle for loss (three yards) against Kilgore College.
  • Credited with 13 tackles (10 solo) and 1.5 sacks at Blinn College.
  • Recorded 13 tackles with a half sack, tackle for loss and an interception versus Trinity Valley CC.
  • Opened season with 11 tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss.
  • Intercepted a pass and registered nine tackles at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.

PERSONAL:Ā James Neal was born in Paris, Texas … competed on the track team for four years at Paris High School.Ā 

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Historical Player Information

  • 29

    2021Sophomore

    Linebacker
    6'1" 220 lbs
    29
  • 5

    2022Junior

    Linebacker
    6'0" 223 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2023Redshirt Junior

    Linebacker
    6'0" 223 lbs
    5