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2026 Football Roster

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Richard McKneely #25 DB

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-0 / 180
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Major:
    Engineering Technology
  • Hometown:
    Baton Rouge, La.
  • High School:
    Liberty HS

Summary

Biography

2025: Saw action in all 13 games … Posted 16 tackles (13 solo) with one tackle for loss and two pass breakups … Recorded season-high four tackles at LSU … Made three tackles and a tackle for loss in a 56-3 win over Mississippi Valley State … Finished with three tackles in 45-31 victory over UTRGV … Broke up passes in wins over HCU and East Texas A&M.

2024: Played in all 12 games … Finished with 13 tackles (eight solo) … Credited with two tackles versus Tulane, Eastern Washington, Tarleton State, HCU, Lamar and Northwestern State … Also posted a stop in 19-16 win over Nicholls.

2023: Redshirt season.

High School: Played multiple roles for Liberty Magnet High School … Played wide receiver and defensive back, while also returning kickoffs and punts … Also served as the long snapper on field goals and PAT’s.

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2026
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Historical Player Information

  • 15

    2023Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 180 lbs
    15
  • 36

    2024Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 180 lbs
    36
  • 36

    2025Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 180 lbs
    36
  • 25

    2026Redshirt Junior

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 180 lbs
    25