Freshman WR Zion Neal brings two-way burst and gadget-play juice to Youngstown State
Zion Neal is a 2026 freshman wide receiver for Youngstown State who looks like a classic “don’t blink” athlete: at Princeton, he flashed as a receiver, quarterback, punt returner, and kick returner, including 640 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns plus 251 receiving yards as a senior. In Youngstown State’s spring game, he was already getting involved on back-to-back catches and a red-zone carry, which hints at a versatile, high-energy role if his usage keeps expanding. He’s a 5-foot-9 slot-style playmaker with speed, toughness, and gadget upside—best fit for a team that wants motion, YAC, and special-teams value.
