Paul Neel gives Bucknell a tough, reliable downhill option with red-zone punch
In the 2024 season, Paul Neel was Bucknell’s steady veteran back, playing in all 12 games, rushing for 274 yards on 76 carries with 3 rushing scores, and adding 11 catches for 96 yards and a receiving TD[1][5]. His calling card is efficient, no-nonsense production: he averaged 3.6 yards per carry, scored in Bucknell’s first two games, and turned a screen pass into a 44-yard touchdown, showing he can contribute as both a runner and a receiver[1]. At 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds, he looks like a physical, assignment-sound fit for a team that wants dependable short-yardage and versatile depth[1][6].
