2011: Emerged as A&M-Commerce's placekicker, seeing action in all 10 games as a true freshman ... Made 5-of-12 field goals on the year, kicking a career-long 39-yarder against Eastern New Mexico (Nov. 5) ... Converted 23-of-26 PAT attempts on the season, hitting his last 14 of the season ... Compiled a total of 10 points against the Greyhounds (1 FG, 7 PAT) ... Had 44 kickoffs on the year totalling 2,409 yards, averaging 54.8 yards per kickoff with one touchback.
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Deer Park High School … Fellow Lion newcomer Duncan Koonce was his deep snapper … Hit a career-best 47-yard field goal to put Deers up on Aldine at the half … Invited to Under Armour All-American Kicking Challenge … Finished among top-20 kickers in the nation … Academic All-District unanimous selection… Coached by Chris Massey … Also earned three letters as a member of the soccer team.
Personal: Born February 12, 1993 … Son of Jeff and Peggy O’Neill … Plans to major in sports management.
O'Neil's A&M-Commerce Career Statistics
Field Goals Made: 2, vs. Ouachita Baptist (Sept. 22, 2011)
Field Goals Attempted: 3, vs. Midwestern State (Sept. 17, 2011)
Long Field Goal: 39 yards, vs. Eastern New Mexico (Nov. 5, 2011)
PAT Made: 7, vs. Eastern New Mexico (Nov. 5, 2011)
PAT Attempted: 7, vs. Eastern New Mexico (Nov. 5, 2011)
Points: 10, vs. Eastern New Mexico (Nov. 5, 2011)