J.J. O'Neal

#16· Missouri State ·SAF ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Rogersville, Mo.

6'2"Height 180 lbWeight

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Media & News

247Sports Dec 13, 2025
JJ O'Neal, Missouri State Bears, Safety - 247Sports
Electronic Arts Home Page Nov 5, 2025
J.J. O'Neal EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Player Ratings - Launch Ratings - Electronic Arts Home Page
Springfield News-Leader Jul 23, 2025
How the pain of Todric McGee's death has helped Missouri State football's J.J. O'Neal grow - Springfield News-Leader
ESPN Sep 4, 2022
J.J. O'Neal - Missouri State Bears Safety - ESPN

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

J.J. O'Neal #16

Missouri State · SAF · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Rogersville, Mo. · Logan-Rogersville High

6-2 · 180 lbs

4.7

UDFA

Floor 4.2 · Ceiling 4.8

#2164 overall · #192 SAF of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Senior captain and, alongside Lloyd, one of the two named leaders of the defense; the box score is a rotational 11 tackles and an interception, so the grade reflects the role more than the production.

Ceiling · 4.8

2026 rotation (DB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Conference USA draft-temper.

Floor · 4.2

Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.5.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	INT
2025	Missouri State	3	11	7	1
2023	Missouri State	4	—	—	—