J.C. Neal only has only played running back in high school for half a season, however it appears running back may be the position of his future. The 6-1, 180 pound Lakewood (Sumter, SC) star rushed for 900 yards last season, playing only the final five games at tailback. He played quarterback the first half of the season.

“J.C. plays running back for us, but with his speed we move him into the slot sometimes,” Lakewood Head Coach Greg Crolley said. “Next year he’s going to touch the ball at least 25 times a game. What makes him so good on offense is that once he sees the hole, he explodes through it. On defense, we play him at safety because he sees the field so well.”

Neal holds 15 official scholarship offers including Auburn, Clemson, Duke (first offer), Florida State, Iowa State, Maryland, NC State, Ohio State, South Carolina, UNC, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, and more. He impressed coaches for both UNC and NC State recently, running a 4.45 in the 40 during UNC’s camp and a 4.39 during NC State’s camp.

Tech, led by lead recruiter Danny Pearman, and NC State are the top two schools right now.

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