TJ Neal is a proven, playmaking UT Martin linebacker with all-conference pedigree
In the 2022 season, TJ Neal was an All-OVC first-team defender for UT Martin after posting 49 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 quarterback hurries, 2 pass breakups, an interception, and 2 forced fumbles in 11 games. He brings downhill violence, backfield disruption, and veteran edge-setting ability that shows up beyond the box score. The differentiator is his proven splash-play profile: when he’s on the field, offenses have to account for him like a problem, not just a body.
