Isaiah Neal is an ascending, disruptive Pitt DL with starter-level production and position flexibility
Neal is a productive, high-motor interior lineman who took a clear step forward in 2025, posting 36 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks after 21 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2024, while also earning nine starts and shifting from defensive tackle to defensive end when Pitt needed him there.[6][1] His game is defined by reliable backfield disruption, added pass-rush versatility and durability—he played all 13 games in back-to-back seasons and was named to the All-ACC Academic Football Team in 2024.[6] He looks like a strong fit for a team that values toughness, scheme flexibility and a line defender who can win with effort and multiple alignments.[6][4]
