Education
McNeil attended Baylor University, where he set several reception records.
McNeil attended Baylor University, where he set several reception records.
He was a wide receiver who often returned punts and kickoffs. McNeil"s small stature of 5 ft 7 in (170 m) and 145 lb (658 kg) made him difficult to grab hold of and tackle and led to his nickname "The Ice Cube". He also has a brother Pat McNeil who played football.
College He was also teammates with future Houston Oilers quarterback Cody Carlson.
McNeil was an exciting athlete to watch during his career in the 1980s. He played in the United States Football League for the Houston Gamblers from 1984-1985.
Subsequently he entered the National Football League, where he was drafted in 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and Canadian Football League Players in the second round by the Cleveland Browns. In 1987, he was selected for the Pro Bowl.
McNeil played for four seasons with Cleveland, and then played his final season for the Houston Oilers.
In 1986, McNeil was the only player in the NFL to return both a punt and a kickoff for a touchdown in the same season.