Zach McNeely
Zach McNeely
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Matthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
2025 Scott OL Zach McNeely Zach McNeely 5'10" | 275 lbs | OL Scott | 2025 State WV is another underrated and under-the-radar player for the Skyhawks who has been a great asset to their success the past two years. He’s a versatile big man who can line up at every position along the offensive line and can also give you good interior defensive line snaps as well. We got to see him live at the PRZ WV Combine earlier this year and liked the way he carries himself and his competitive nature. He’ll be a must-watch for small colleges this season and a steal for a D3 program.
Here’s what we recently said about McNeely in our 2025 rankings New Additions article:
“Speaking of talented but underrated offensive linemen in this ranking range, 2025 Scott OL Zach McNeely Zach McNeely 5'10" | 275 lbs | OL Scott | 2025 State WV is another one to know in the Top 200. McNeely is a Swiss Army Knife for the Skyhawks who can play any offensive line position at the high school level and translates best to guard or potentially center at the next level. At 5’10 275, size is the one trait that keeps him lower in the rankings, but he’ll bring a ton of value to a small college program in the future. McNeely is a great competitor which we saw firsthand at the combine and when watching his junior tape. He’s a bully on the field who plays with an edge and a nasty streak and likely does so from being overlooked due to his size. McNeely has violent hands and is an overall strong athlete who is very physical at the point of attack. He does a great job finishing blocks and plays until the echo of the whistle with quality footwork as well.”
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Read EvaluationMatthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
Speaking of talented but underrated offensive linemen in this ranking range, 2025 Scott OL Zach McNeely Zach McNeely 5'10" | 275 lbs | OL Scott | 2025 State WV is another one to know in the Top 200. McNeely is a Swiss Army Knife for the Skyhawks who can play any offensive line position at the high school level and translates best to guard or potentially center at the next level. At 5’10 275, size is the one trait that keeps him lower in the rankings, but he’ll bring a ton of value to a small college program in the future. McNeely is a great competitor which we saw firsthand at the combine and when watching his junior tape. He’s a bully on the field who plays with an edge and a nasty streak and likely does so from being overlooked due to his size. McNeely has violent hands and is an overall strong athlete who is very physical at the point of attack. He does a great job finishing blocks and plays until the echo of the whistle with quality footwork as well.
Even as an undersized lineman prospect, McNeely’s play on the field was deserving of a Top 200 placement which often isn’t the case with athletes of his stature.
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Read EvaluationMatthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout
I love the way 2025 Scott OL Zach McNeely Zach McNeely 5'10" | 275 lbs | OL Scott | 2025 State WV carries himself and the approach he takes to competition. He’s a true competitor with a business-like approach that locks in when it’s time to compete. McNeely is another offensive line prospect who may be a bit undersized length wise but is very broad and strong which makes him a perfect fit for a small college guard. He’s an under-the-radar OL prospect that we’ve liked for a while and deserves some recognition for his play on the field and during the Combine.
McNeely can also move for his size which you can see below while running the 40! (Left side)
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