ECU’s 6-foot-7, 331-pound swing tackle: Marleo Neolien is pushing for a 2026 starting role
Marleo Neolien is a massive, versatile East Carolina offensive lineman who entered the 2026 season as a redshirt junior and a contender for a starting job after making his first career start in 2025 at Tulane. At 6-foot-7 and 331 pounds, he brings rare length, tackle/guard flexibility, and developmental upside; ECU’s staff and local coverage point to him as a veteran option with real value as a top backup or spot starter. The big question is consistency and snap-by-snap refinement, but the frame, experience, and positional flexibility make him an intriguing fit.
