With Dejonte O’Neal, the easy assumption is that he is a third-down back, best in space where he can utilize his quickness and a good burst of speed when matched against a linebacker.
But that never has been the case in his three seasons at Fresno State. And now with Ronnie Rivers working his way back from a foot injury suffered during spring practices, it definitely won’t be in O’Neal’s senior season.
“He’s an all-around guy,” coach Jeff Tedford said. “He can do it all. He’s a weapon, for sure. We don’t really hold him out.