Penn State Nittany Lions#31 · S Marcus Neal Jr.
87 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 216 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Kansas City, MO
Marcus Neal Jr. is a S (#31) for Penn State, from Kansas City, MO. In the 2026 season he has 19 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 11
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 8
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 10
Coverage 9
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 10
Frame 9
Experience 13
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2026 season
19
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Marcus Neal Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PSU | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | ISU | 12 | 77 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | ISU | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 24 | 114 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
13
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | at Northwestern | L 13-34 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Wisconsin | L 20-24 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Buffalo | W 55-13 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Temple | W 27-9 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Marshall | W 45-0 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPenn State S: #31
- ClassJunior
- HometownKansas City, MO
Marcus Neal Jr.: Penn State S profile and stats
Marcus Neal Jr. is a S (#31) for Penn State, from Kansas City, MO. This profile tracks Marcus Neal Jr.'s season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Penn State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Penn State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Marcus Neal Jr. in the news
All newsPreviewUSC at Penn State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: USC visits Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapPenn State beat Buffalo 55-13 (Week 3, 2026)Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium. Now Penn State is 3-0, and Buffalo is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapPenn State beat Temple 27-9 (Week 2, 2026)Penn State beat Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Penn State is 2-0, and Temple is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Marcus Neal Jr. play for?
Marcus Neal Jr. plays for Penn State, wearing #31 at S.
What position does Marcus Neal Jr. play?
Marcus Neal Jr. is a S for Penn State.
How tall is Marcus Neal Jr.?
Marcus Neal Jr. is 6-1 and weighs 216 lb.
What year is Marcus Neal Jr. in?
Marcus Neal Jr. is listed as a junior on the Penn State roster.
Where is Marcus Neal Jr. from?
Marcus Neal Jr. is from Kansas City, MO.
How many tackles does Marcus Neal Jr. have?
Marcus Neal Jr. has 19 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.