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Gaylon McNeal
Returning to Washington State for 2026
R-Jr. · Fort Worth, Texas → North Crowley HS
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Gaylon McNeal
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Washington State
Returning around him
- 25% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -13 net (28 in / 41 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Washington State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #95 · 2026 recruiting class #125
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #11311
Peaked at #11311 this season.
Background
WASHINGTON STATE FRESHMAN (2025): Did not appear in a game…redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL Played four varsity seasons under head coach Ray Gates at North Crowley…helped team to 13-0 record as a SENIOR, reaching the 2024 UIL Texas Football 6A D1 Championship quarterfinal, which will be played Dec. 7...