Isaiah Neal

Position:
DL
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Height:
6-2
Weight:
265
Hometown:
Washington D.C.
High School:
St. Frances Academy (MD)

2024: Played in all 13 games, starting two at defensive tackle (Kent State and West Virginia)…compiled 21 tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a pass breakup on the year…logged a season-high four tackles in four separate games: Kent State, Youngstown State, SMU and Toledo (GameAbove Sports Bowl)…had his first collegiate sack against Virginia...named to the All-ACC Academic Football Team.

2023: Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2023 following his early graduation from St. Frances Academy...played in one game (Wofford), preserving a redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year defensive standout for perennial power St. Frances Academy who was selected an Under Armour All-American…compiled an amazing 29 tackles for loss, including 9.5 sacks as a senior…first team All-Metro…led team to a 9-1 record against national competition…St. Frances finished No. 10 in the USA TODAY Super 25…rated Maryland’s No. 6 overall prospect by Rivals and No. 15 by ESPN…rated Washington D.C.’s No. 13 prospect by 247Sports…played under Coach Messay Hailemariam.

PERSONAL: Son of Tina Neal…has one sister…enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.