McNeil’s death was reported without further facts being given out right after.

After a stellar career at Dallas’ Wilmer-Hutchins High School that made him a 4-star recruit, McNeil was a four-year starter for the

Vols from 2012 to 2015.

Throughout his 47 games for UT, the safety amassed 219 total tackles, 14 passes defended, five interceptions, and two forced fumbles.

2014 saw the Volunteers defeat Iowa in the Taxslayer Bowl, when he made one of his selections to cap off his junior campaign.

On social media, a number of McNeil’s former teammates and coaches expressed their condolences:

Among his achievements at Tennessee was his inclusion on the Freshman All-SEC Team for 2012.

McNeil did not play professionally after being picked not to be included in the 2016 NFL draft.

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Tennessee Athletics Mourns the Loss of Former AD Mike …

Mike Hamilton, a longstanding administrator and former director of athletics at the University of Tennessee, passed away on Friday at

the age of 60.

Mike Hamilton, the man whose leadership the university’s famed Torchbearer Statue honors, personified the “ideal of service”

throughout his time leading the Volunteers sporting team.

“The passing of Mike Hamilton is a sad day for everyone here on Rocky Top,” vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White

remarked. “Mike’s special bond with the University of Tennessee was evident to all those who had the good fortune to spend time with

him. We shall sincerely miss him. We are praying and thinking of Mike’s family and loved ones.”

In 2003, he was named director of athletics, taking over for mentor Doug Dickey, who was retiring. While Tennessee sports remained

a bright spot

Tennessee athletics had a history of national prominence, and Hamilton’s leadership saw that tradition continue. During his eight

years as AD, the Vols finished in the top 16 of the NACDA Directors’ Cup six times, including two top-10s.

Under Hamilton’s direction, the men’s basketball program achieved unprecedented heights and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in

2010—the most successful season in program history. In 2008, the basketball team not only secured the SEC Championship but also

attained its inaugural No. 1 national ranking. Men’s tennis also competed for the national title in 2010 and placed second nationally.

Being the CEO of a company with an annual budget over $100 million meant that volunteer success under Hamilton’s direction was

not easy.

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