UF defensive back Keanu Neal leaps to make a one-handed interception during practice Aug. 8, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
At 6-foot-1 and 216 pounds, Neal knows he’s bigger than most defensive backs, and he’s not afraid to take down anyone who comes his way with the intent of stopping them cold in their tracks.
But in a secondary as stacked with talent as UF’s, Neal also knows that big hits alone won’t keep him in the starting lineup.
So heading into his junior year, Neal said he’s focusing more on his coverage skills than any other facet of his game because at the end of the day, that’s a defensive back’s top priority.