Overview
- Neal, a sophomore defensive back, follows Campbell to State College after the coach accepted the job in December following James Franklin’s midseason firing.
- He posted 77 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and three pass breakups in 12 regular-season games in 2025, earning All-Big 12 third-team honors.
- He is ranked the No. 5 safety in On3’s 2025 Transfer Portal rankings and No. 100 overall and No. 7 safety in the portal by 247Sports.
- Neal is Penn State’s third transfer from Iowa State this offseason, joining tight end Benjamin Brahmer and offensive tackle Will Tompkins.
- Campbell, 72–55 at Iowa State with two conference championship appearances, has begun reshaping Penn State’s roster through the transfer portal.