Gaylon McNeal
Gaylon McNeal is a three-star recruit from Fort Worth, TX, out of North Crowley (No. 2,110 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Washington State's 9 games this season.
Where McNeal comes from
- Fort Worth, TX
- North Crowley
- About 1,400 miles from Gesa Field
- Three-star, No. 2,110 in the 2025 class.
- On the Washington State roster since 2025
Where McNeal fits
Washington State lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Washington State defensive backs with a game this season
Washington State is 1-8. Next: vs Colorado State, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From North Crowley
Also from Fort Worth, TX
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kirby Moore
Pass share
49.4%
310 pass / 317 run
Plays / game
69.7
9 games
Team sack rate
7.8%
359 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Washington State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Washington State has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Shalom Luani went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
Two seasons at Washington State
- 2026 Washington State MooreYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Washington State RogersYear 1 · Games –
- High school North CrowleyFort Worth, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,110 in the 2025 class. Signed with Washington State.Also from North Crowley: John Meredith III (Texas), John Turntine III (Texas), Ka'Morreun Pimpton (TCU) and 11 more.
2025
- Signed with Washington StateThree-star, out of North Crowley
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jimmy Rogers → Kirby Moore. Worth noting in scheme + development context.