Player Profile

Mark Neely
2012 (sophomore): Appeared in six games as a sophomore free safety... Had one tackle for the season.
2011 (freshman): Did not play.
2010 (redshirt): Practiced with the Cougars during the 2010 season but did not play in any games while attending classes at Azusa Pacific.
High School: Was as three-sport standout at D'Evelyn High School in Denver, Co ... Played three seasons of varsity football for Jeremy Bennett for a combined record of 27-8 ... As a 2010 senior, caught 48 receptions for a team-high 958 yards and seven touchdowns ... Rushed for 361 yards on 38 carries and one touchdown ... On defense, tallied 88 tackles ... Caught a team-high four interceptions for 98 yards ... Kicked 800 yards on 17 punts ... Ran for 334 yards on nine kickoff returns ... Named the Colorado Old Spice Player of the Year ... As a junior, tallied 99 tackles and three interceptions for 41 yards ... As a sophomore, rushed for 92 yards on 13 carries ... Played three seasons of varsity basketball and varsity baseball, earning all-conference honors in both sports and all-state honors in basketball as a senior.
Personal: Born on May 19, 1992 in Wheat Ridge, Colo. ... Parents are Mark (financial planner) and Carolyn Neely ... Has two sisters (Madalyn, Andrea) ... Cousin Dylan Cook played soccer and Colorado State University at Pueblo ... Cousin Danny Mullins attended Azusa Pacific ... Majoring in business with a minor in accounting ... After graduation, would like to pursue a career as a financial planner.
