Gaylon McNeal
Freshman safety on Washington State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′11″ · 184 lb · Fort Worth, TX · North Crowley HS
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 2110 nationally · Signed with Washington State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 safety on Washington State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Washington State in 2025.
Gaylon McNeal
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Washington State3-star out of North Crowley
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kirby Moore
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Washington State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Shalom Luani went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Washington State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -13 net (28 in / 41 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Washington State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #81 · 2026 recruiting class #128
Background
WASHINGTON STATE FRESHMAN (2025): Did not appear in a game…redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL Played four varsity seasons under head coach Ray Gates at North Crowley…helped team to 13-0 record as a SENIOR, reaching the 2024 UIL Texas Football 6A D1 Championship quarterfinal, which will be played Dec. 7...
The secondary · Washington State
- #3Jaylen Thomas59 tackles · 2025
- #23Matthew Durrance58 tackles · 2025
- #2Colby Humphrey53 tackles · 2025
- #25Cale Reeder38 tackles · 2025
- #20Gaylon McNealno box-score line yet
20 more on the roster · Washington State team page