The lone Texan on the roster was a big force for John Carroll in the secondary last year ...
In his last two seasons with the Blue Streaks, he has 47 solo tackles to go along with eight passed defended and two caused turnovers.
2009
Last season, recorded 18 solo tackles and helped out on 11 others to earn his second letter … Had a career best six passes defended in the 2009 season … Picked off his first career pass in a 22-0 win over Marietta (10/10/09) ... Had at least one tackle in every game last year, including a career-best ten stops against crosstown and OAC rival Baldwin-Wallace (9/19/09).
2008
Played in nine contests for JCU in the 2008 season, platooning at a cornerback position as well as performing on special teams ... Had a season-high seven tackles against Heidelberg (9/27/08) ... Had at least one tackle in seven of nine games ... Tallied his first career interception in a win over Marietta (10/11/08).
2007
Played on junior varsity as a freshman.
High School
Was an All-district player for Jesuit College Prep in Dallas, Texas ... Team captain and received the Newcomer of the Year Award for his football team at Jesuit Prep ... Played baseball for two years and was involved in numerous school organizations.
Academics & Personal
Majoring in Marketing at Carroll ... Son of Dan and Laura O'Neal.