One of the hardest-working and most beloved players in recent A&M history, Leon O’Neal wasn’t drafted this weekend, but he did sign with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent shortly after the draft ended on Saturday evening.
Standing at 6-0 1/2 feet and 204 pounds, O’Neal has great size for the safety position and is one of the better zone defenders in the draft with a keen ability to locate routes and get to the receiver immediately. During his time with the Aggies, O’Neal was known as one of the toughest players who was always looking to “sort through the trash” in run support, gaining the admiration of his fellow teammates.
❤️🔥 @49ers
— Leon O’Neal Jr (@WakeEmUp9) May 1, 2022
If he can secure a position on the roster, Leon O’Neal has the chance to make an immediate impact on special teams with the potential to find a role in the safety rotation down the road.
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