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Rickey Neal: Finding His Niche


Athlete Communications Student Assistant

Once a quarterback, now defensive end, UNI football's Rickey Neal has proven his versatility.

The red shirt sophomore majors in public relations. In his youth, Neal was a multisport athlete, receiving letters in track, basketball, and of course, football. Although his adolescence proved him to be an all around incredible athlete, he soon realized that he was destined to be a football player.

Neal started playing football in sixth grade and even then his coaches knew how valuable he was. Throughout his youth, he was placed at many positions such as wide receiver, tight end and running back.