Bishop Neal

Biography

Bishop Neal joins the Zips ahead of the 2025 season. Neal joins the Zips after three seasons at Monmouth. The 2023 season saw Neal oversee a secondary unit that featured a pair of All-CAA caliber student-athletes in Eddie Morales III and Mike Reid. Morales III was named All-CAA Honorable Mention and was recognized by Phil Steele/Draft Scout with a spot on its All-CAA Second Team. Reid picked up a All-CAA Third Team nod from Phil Steele/Draft Scout. Morales III led the team and set a career high with four interceptions, while Reid paced the defensive unit with eight pass breakups, giving him 27 for his career, a number that ranks fourth in program history. Neal mentored Reid during the 2022 season as the junior corner earned Third Team All-CAA honors after finishing the year with 12 passes defended, 52 tackles, two forced fumbles and an interception. Reid's 11 pass breakups were the fifth most in the NCAA. “We are excited to have Bishop join our coaching staff,” said Callahan at the time of his hiring. “I have been impressed by the success that he has achieved, and I have enjoyed watching his defensive units perform. We fell that Bishop is a great fit for our team and staff, and that he will continue the development of our defensive secondary.” Neal came to Monmouth from Duquesne University where he served as defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator for the 2021 season. While with the Dukes he prepared the pass game scouting report and recruited areas that Monmouth has