Awards and Honors:
Dean’s List (S25)
Prior to Austin Peay: Spent the first three years of his collegiate career at Gardner-Webb (2022-24). 2024: Did not see action in his final season as a Runnin' Bulldog. 2023: Appeared in eight games as a redshirt freshman... Had a career-high three tackles against Elon (Sept. 9)... Recorded a single tackle against Tennessee State (Sept. 16), Austin Peay (Oct. 14), and UT Martin (Oct. 28)... Finished the season with six tackles. 2022: Appeared in two games during a redshirt season... Made his collegiate debut at Robert Morris (Oct. 8).
High School: Was a linebacker, running back, wide receiver, and kicker for head coach Chris Medlin at Forestview High School… Was an All-Area selection and the All-Purpose Player of the Year by the Gaston Gazette in 2021… Named the 3A Big South Defensive Player of the Year following his junior and senior seasons… Had 102 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three interceptions, two pick-sixes, a blocked kick, and a blocked punt during his senior season… Caught 13 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 20 times for 82 yards and three touchdowns during his senior campaign... Punted 49 times for a 35.1-yard average with nine kicks downed inside the 20-yard line and a long of 57 yards as a senior, also handled kickoff duties... Totaled 64 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two blocked punts during his junior season.
Personal: Jaycob Neely is the son of Kristina Neely… Birthday is Feb. 25... Has one sibling, Taylor... A psychology major.
