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Neo Clifton stats, 2026

Middle Tennessee (4–3, Conference USA). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Neo Clifton is a wide receiver for Middle Tennessee (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 119th in receiving TDs (3), 302nd in catches (18), 318th in receiving yards (234), in 8 games. This week: Kennesaw State at Middle Tennessee.

Receiving yards234318th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches18302nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch13.0326th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs3119th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Neo Clifton?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Freshman
Height
6-2
Weight
207 pounds
Number
No. 85
Hometown
Nashville, TN
High school
Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, TN)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 2642 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Neo Clifton's receiving stats

He's 119th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (3) and 302nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (18).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards234318th of 682
Catches18302nd of 682
Yards per catch13.0326th of 675
Receiving TDs3119th of 506

The season

Neo Clifton's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 378th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4378th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Neo Clifton's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Middle Tennessee1823413.030

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Neo Clifton's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Middle Tennessee+0.43+0.4325.0%14.37%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Neo Clifton's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Murray StateW 38–1437211
2at MarshallL 26–2820200
3vs. NevadaW 27–2018200
4at Jacksonville StateL 13–2322200
5at KansasL 0–555100
7vs. DelawareW 33–3064422
8at Florida InternationalW 26–2362301
9Kennesaw State6200

FAQ

Questions about Neo Clifton

What position does Neo Clifton play?

Neo Clifton plays wide receiver for Middle Tennessee, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Neo Clifton from, and what year is he?

Neo Clifton is a freshman wide receiver for Middle Tennessee, listed at 6-2 and 207 pounds, from Nashville, TN.

How tall is Neo Clifton, and how much does he weigh?

Neo Clifton is listed at 6-2 and 207 pounds on Middle Tennessee's 2026 roster.

What year is Neo Clifton?

Neo Clifton is a freshman, from the 2025 recruiting class.

Who does Neo Clifton play for?

Middle Tennessee (4–3, Conference USA), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 85.

Is Neo Clifton eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Neo Clifton was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Neo Clifton play in his last game?

Week 9 against Kennesaw State: 6 receiving yards, 2 catches.

Where did Neo Clifton go to high school?

Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, TN). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 2642 in the 2025 class.

What are Neo Clifton's stats this season?

234 receiving yards, 18 catches, 13.0 yards per catch, 3 receiving TDs, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 8 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Neo Clifton rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 119th of 506 in receiving TDs, 302nd of 682 in catches, 318th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Neo Clifton play next?

Middle Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 PM ET on CBSSN. The numbers' pick: Kennesaw State.

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