'09 FL LB Conor O'Neill (Wisconsin Verbal)

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Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas

HT: 6-1
WT: 195
40: 4.6
GPA: 4.21

Statistics: 67 tackles, 16 TFL, 7 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR

Originally Posted by Florida Football

Having watched O'Neil play a number of times, you can guarantee that this is one of those athletes who has found a way to combine his football skill level with his speed and football abilities.

Honors: Honorable Mention All State

Notes:
- team won state championship
- star baseball player
- teammate of Duron Carter

Interest: Wisconsin, Florida, Auburn, Alabama, Florida St., Boston College, Syracuse


RP Discussion Links: Auburn Wake Forest Wisconsin

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5/18

O'Neill was excited to receive an offer from Auburn, adding to his previous list of offers which included: Wisconsin, Purdue, and Syracuse. He expects an offer from Wake soon....top 3 is Auburn, UW, and Wake. Wants to play baseball also.

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FIU, UCF interested in multi-sport star O'Neill - 06/24/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

BIG TACKLER

Besides being second on the team in tackles, O'Neill returned a fumble and interception for touchdowns, returned a kickoff 73 yards for a touchdown in the state final against Kissimmee Osceola and led the Raiders defense in tackles for loss and sacks.

''He's a football player,'' said St. Thomas coach George Smith, when asked what stands out most about O'Neill. ``Conor is a prototype football player. He's an athlete, very intelligent, he runs around real well and he's fearless.''

Because ''he runs around real well,'' O'Neill did not begin his football career on defense. Instead he was a receiver/tight end as a sophomore, but Smith was intrigued by what O'Neill could do on defense.

''This kid has got to play, let's see what he can do,'' recalled Smith of a conversation he had with his assistants two years ago. ``We ended up moving him to outside linebacker that spring. He had a great season for us.''

Despite having a strong first season on defense, the transition wasn't easy at first for O'Neill

''It was a little rough because you're catching balls and getting away from being hit,'' O'Neill said. ``But then I was giving the punishment. After the first week, I picked it up and I started loving it. It was rough getting used to the plays. The whole defensive mindset where I had to get used to reading the offenses instead of adjusting to what the defenses were giving.''

The 6-1, 200-pound O'Neill has been thriving attacking offenses ever since.

Last season, he had 67 tackles (56 solo), 16 tackles for loss that totaled 104 yards, and seven sacks. All of which has schools such as Florida International, Auburn, Central Florida and Florida Atlantic knocking on O'Neill's door.

A TOP PROSPECT

Said Miami Herald recruiting analyst Larry Blustein: ``While many remember his return for a touchdown on a kickoff in the 5A state championship win over Kissimmee Osceola, some are not aware of the fact that this former receiver/tight end was among the top tacklers for the Raiders. Also a tremendous baseball prospect.''

One factor that could determine where O'Neill goes to college is the ability to play both football and baseball.

O'Neill, a big fan of multi-sport athletes Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders, plans on getting a scholarship for football and then trying to walk-on for baseball. He ''definitely'' would like to play both sports at the Division I level.

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August 09, 2008 Oneill Has Offer From Clemson

By Eric Guimaraes
LB Conor Oneill (6-1 195) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL has received an offer from Clemson and says they are in his top three. Auburn and Wisconsin are his other two favorites and both have offered. His others are from Rutgers, Purdue, Miami (OH), and Syracuse. Oneill wants to decide before December so that he can concentrate on baseball. Clemson is one of his favorites because of their success in both baseball and football. "The plan is to play both sports (in college)," he says, "My baseball coach says that Coach (Jack) Leggett has contacted him about me." FSU has began to show interest and if they offer, they immediately become a favorite. "They have a great tradition in both sports as well. If they offer, I have to consider them as well." The South Florida linebacker had 16 tackles for loss, 6 sacks ans 3 forced fumbles last season. He also had 3 touchdowns, one as a kick returner. He runs a 4.5 40 and feels his speed allows him to cover the field and be near the ball. He has already scheduled is official visit to Auburn for the LSU game. He is waiting for his recruiter, David Blackwell, to tell him which weekend is best for his official to Clemson. He will also take a trip to Wisconsin. Oneill plays in the outfield for his high school baseball team.

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

LB Conor O'Neill (6-1 195) of Fort Lauderdale, FL has decided on three of his official visits. And Clemson will be his first trip on September 13th when the Tigers play host to NC State. It will be his first trip to Clemson, and his parents might come with him. O'Neill will visit Auburn September 20th and Wisconsin October. 4th. O'Neill said he does not have a favorite among his top three. "The deciding factor will me my official visit," O'Neill said. "It's how I get the vibe. When I pick my school, I want to make sure I don't jump the gun, that it's the right school." This week O'Neill has had phone calls from Clemson recruiter David Blackwell and recruiters from Auburn, Syracuse, Colorado State and Florida State. He has offers from Clemson, Auburn, Wisconsin, Rutgers, Purdue, Syracuse and Miami of Ohio. He's also hearing from Florida State and Ohio State. Last season O'Neill had 67 tackles with 16 for loss and seven sacks.

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O'Neill loved the game day atmosphere at Auburn and was impressed by their defense. However, he still maintains that both Tigers and Wisconsin are dead even. He'll take his visit to Wisconsin when they play Ohio State and then plans to decide 2 weeks subsequent.

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10/2

Is excited to visit Wisconsin this weekend. Heard good things about the atmosphere from a couple friends who are Badger fans. Loves the attention he's receiving from the UW staff. This will be his last visit and will decide between UW, Auburn, and Clemson soon afterward.

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Conor O'Neill is a Badger!

Badgers Get 2nd SoFLA Commit | soflafootball.com

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By M Bakas. O'Neil watched the bowl game, and says he sees a great chance for players like himself to come in and help out on defense. He talks about himself, Fenton and Gilbert bringing some speed to the team.