Stetson University Athletics

Redshirt Sophomore (2018): Saw action in nine of 10 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams performer … Was selected as the defensive scout team player of the week for the Davidson game … Was credited with 13 tackles on the season … Had a season-high six tackles in the game at San Diego … Had an interception against Waldorf … Returned his pick 14 yards … Was credited with one pass breakup.

Redshirt Freshman (2017): Saw action in the final nine games of the season, mostly on special teams ... Returned four kickoffs for 78 yards ... Amassed five tackles while on special teams coverage ... Returned two kickoffs for 42 yards against San Diego (10/28) ... Returned one kickoff for 10 yards against Butler (11/4) ... Returned a kickoff for 26 yards at Jacksonville (11/11) ... Had three tackles at Valparaiso (9/30) ... Had one tackle each against Brown (10/7) and at Morehead State (10/21).

Freshman (2016): Redshirted, did not see playing time ... Was named the Hatters' scout team defensive player of the week for the Valparaiso game.

High School: Was a four-year letter winner for coach Dwight Jones at Harris County HS ... Played cornerback, running back and receiver in his career ... Was also a four-year letter winner on the track, competing in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 4 x 100 relay and 4 x 400 relay ... Helped to win a Regional title in the 4 x 400 as a senior ... Also finished fifth in the state in the 4 x 100 ... Helped his team to a 28-20 record over four years ... Team captured region titles in 2012, 2013 and 2014 ... Was an All-Bi-City selection ... As a senior he collected 80 total tackles and two interceptions ... Also rushed for 125 yards on just 12 attempts ... Was active in the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy, the Beta Club, FCA, Students Standing Strong, HOSA and the Science Club ... Served as a volunteer with the Special Olympics and for the Special Ed prom ... Was also active in the G.R.E.A.T program ... Was a National Honor Society student who graduated with honors ... Was also part of the National Society of High School Scholars, the Student Council and the National Science Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Juan James O'Neal ... Was born on July 21, 1998, in Columbus, Ga. ... Is the son of Ronald and Leisa O'Neal ... Has one brother, Jordan ... His cousins Will Coneway and Corey Lockett are both members of the Mercer football program ... Chose Stetson over Jacksonville, Oregon and Kentucky ... Is a Marketing major.