Is J.J. O'Neal starting?
J.J. O'Neal is the projected starter at SS for Missouri State Bears.
Redshirt senior · #16 · 6'2", 180 lbs
See full Missouri State Bears depth chart ›Depth at SS · Missouri State Bears
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Missouri State Starting Lineup
- DE
- NT
- DT
- JOKER
- WLB
- MLB
- LCB
- SSJ.J. O'NealThis player
- FS
- RCB
- NB
Top defensive backs in Conference USA
The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 12 tackles, 1 INT, 0 PBU. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 68 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #16
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- High School
- Logan-Rogersville
- Hometown
- Rogersville, MO
Why this rating?
On a 66-rated defense; 52th-percentile production (×0.75 for competition level) put them +2 vs unit starters → 68.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Oct 14WKENNTKL 3
- TKL
- 3
- SOLO
- 2
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 24-21
Oct 8LWKUTKL 11
- TKL
- 11
- SOLO
- 7
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 1
Final L 34-13
Sep 27LSMUTKL 9
- TKL
- 9
- SOLO
- 4
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final L 34-24
Sep 19LMRSHTKL 10
- TKL
- 10
- SOLO
- 8
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 1
Final L 30-24
Sep 12WLINTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final W 48-14
Sep 5LTA&MTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 0
Final L 50-0
| OPP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | WKENN | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 8 | LWKU | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 27 | LSMU | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | LMRSH | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | WLIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | LTA&M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J.J. O'Neal's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.