SMU’s one-cut, downhill spark with proven 1,000-yard juice
In the 2009 season, McNeal was SMU’s engine: he rushed for 1,188 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding 24 catches for 230 yards and two more scores, and became the first back to top 1,000 yards under June Jones[7][10]. He’s compact, quick, and productive in space, with enough burst to pop chunk plays and enough toughness to handle real volume; he also showed combine-level explosiveness with a 4.56 forty and 36-inch vertical[13]. The fit? A tempo-friendly offense that wants a reliable playmaker who can run, catch, and create momentum without needing every touch to be a hero.
