National top 100 player according to many services... ranked #75 player in the Rivals100 for 2009... the #91 Player in Top 100 Dream Team by PrepStar... listed as the 75th best overall player in the nation by ESPN.com ... rated #9 wide receiver in the class of 2009 by ESPN.com... ranked as 25th best wide receiver in the nation by Tom Lemming...rated a Four Star wide receiver by Rivals.com...rated the #10 wide receiver in the Class of 2009 by Rivals.com... rated #1 player in the Minnesota Postseason Top 10...rated a Four Star WR by Scout.com...rated the #40 wide receiver in the Class of 2009 by Scout.com...the #8 Player in the Midwest 128 by SuperPrep...the #16 wide receiver in the All-America 287 by SuperPrep... had 31 receptions for 720 yards and 9 touchdowns as a junior...had 41 receptions for 344 yards and 1 touchdown as a senior...participated in the US Army All-American Game...coached by Chris Ohm...chose Clemson over Colorado, Oklahoma, Michigan, Minnesota, and Oregon...born on 10/30/90...recruited by Jeff Scott and Mike Dooley.

Plyler on McNeal: "This was one of the most important signees for several reasons. First, the Tigers need help at wide receiver. Second, it was Jeff Scott’s first big-time national recruiting experience. Third, his announcement on national television was good publicity for the program. And finally, McNeal was active in recruiting others to Clemson. This is a gifted receiver with terrific ball skills. He catches the ball well in traffic. He will have to get stronger but once he males an adjustment to the college game, he has a chance to be a very good player."

Reminds Plyler of: Jaron Brown