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USA Today
07-08-2025
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- USA Today
Recently waived 49ers WR signs with new team
The San Francisco 49ers have been forced to make frequent transactions early in training camp due to injuries, allowing some talented players to be exposed to waivers and free agency, including wide receiver Isaiah Neyor. San Francisco waived Neyor as part of their 10 transactions before Monday's training camp session, and while he went unclaimed on Tuesday, he opted to sign a deal with the Green Bay Packers. The 24-year-old was a two-star recruit out of Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, before beginning his collegiate career at Wyoming where he earned All-Mountain West in his third year there. In 2022, Neyor transferred to Texas, and two years he later, he made his way to Nebraska. In his six years between three schools, Neyor appeared in 33 games and caught 87 passes for 1,595 yards and 17 touchdowns. His best single year came in Wyoming in 2021, when he recorded 44 receptions for 870 yards and a conference-leading 12 touchdowns. Now, Neyor will get an opportunity to compete for a depth spot in a talented receiver room that also includes 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Mecole Hardman and more. It's unclear if the 49ers had interest in bringing Neyor back, but if they did, they didn't act fast enough or show enough interest to get him in the building again. Now, their wide receiver room is 12 deep, including Brandon Aiyuk (PUP), Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Watkins, Demarcus Robinson, Jacob Cowing, Russell Gage, Terique Owens, Junior Bergen, Isaiah Hodgins, Robbie Chosen and Equanimeous St. Brown. It would've been tough for Neyor to crack San Francisco's 53-man roster at wideout, but he could've been in play for a practice squad spot had he made it through the rest of training camp and the preseason healthy. More 49ers: 6 49ers to watch in joint practice with Denver Broncos
USA Today
04-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Nebraska wide receiver receives high praise from All-Pro tight end George Kittle
A Nebraska wide receiver is getting high praise from an All-Pro tight end. San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle was recently a guest on the podcast 'Bussin' with the Boys' and had a lot to say about former Husker Isaiah Neyor. 'He's a freak. He was running a route, and he got nine and a half yards in two strides. It was insane. We watched it ten times in the tight end room. We were like 'how is he doing this?'… At the bare minimum, he should make the practice squad. He's a freak.' Neyor only spent one year with the Cornhuskers after spending his first four years with the Wyoming Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. In his one year at Nebraska, he played in 12 games, recording 34 receptions for 455 yards and five touchdowns. Neyor then planned to transfer for a third time to the Louisville Cardinals, but changed his mind shortly thereafter and committed to the draft. He would sign with the Niners as an NFL free agent. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
26-06-2025
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- USA Today
49ers superstar calls undrafted teammate 'a freak'
The San Francisco 49ers have had a lot of talent on their roster over the last few years, so for someone like George Kittle, who is among the best that San Francisco has had, to be impressed by a rookie, that says a lot. However, this year, Kittle has really enjoyed working with undrafted rookie wide receiver Isaiah Neyor throughout organized team activities and mandatory minicamp. 'He's a good kid,' Kittle said on a recent appearance on 'Bussin' With The Boys' with former NFL players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton from Tight End University. 'I like him. He's a freak.' Neyor, 24, was a two-star recruit out of Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas before committing to Wyoming. After two years he transferred to Texas, and two years later, he transferred for one final season at Nebraska. In his collegiate career, which was severely impacted by injuries, Neyor appeared in 33 games, catching 87 passes for 1,595 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also earned second-team All-Mountain West honors for a 44-catch, 878-yard, 12-touchdown campaign with Wyoming in 2021. What caught Kittle's eye early was the wide receiver's athleticism. 'I watched him, he was running a route and he got like 9 1/2 yards in two strides,' Kittle said. 'I was like, 'Holy [expletive].' It was insane. We watched it like 10 times in the tight end room. We were like 'How is he doing this?' ' At the NFL Scouting Combine, Neyor posted a 38-inch vertical and ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash, and that type of athleticism could be really helpful for an offense looking for someone to step up at wide receiver after they traded Deebo Samuel and with Brandon Aiyuk recovering from a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus. If Neyor can show out in training camp and preseason, he may carve out a spot on the roster and a role in the offense as a rookie. More 49ers: Young 49ers wideout going into 2025 with the mindset of a WR1
USA Today
25-03-2025
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- USA Today
Bengals show more pre-draft interest in notable name
Bengals show more pre-draft interest in notable name The Cincinnati Bengals may be keeping tabs on a midwestern wide receiver in this draft class as they continue to add depth at the position and invest in their offense. Nebraska wide receiver Isaiah Neyor mentioned the Bengals to Kay Adams as a team he has spoken with on a recent appearance on Up and Adams. Neyor spent time with three schools during his six collegiate years, playing with Wyoming, Texas and Nebraska. In 2024, he led the Cornhuskers with five receiving touchdowns. He also had a strong season in 2021 while at Wyoming, catching 12 touchdown passes and was Second-Team All-Mountain West. A torn ACL wiped out his 2022 season after he transferred to Texas and he played just one game in 2023 in Austin before entering the transfer portal. Neyor is likely set to be a backup and special-teams contributor. He has the size (6-4, 218) but needs to work on creating separation to be a more viable option in the league. If he lands with the Bengals, he'd get help from Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to develop those skills.
USA Today
19-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska WR Isaiah Neyor on pre-draft conversations: 'Tennessee Titans stick out to me'
Nebraska WR Isaiah Neyor on pre-draft conversations: 'Tennessee Titans stick out to me' The Tennessee Titans' front office has talked about turning over every stone searching for a quarterback. The same thing can be said about the wide receiver position as well. After watching Nick Westbrook-Ikhine depart for the Miami Dolphins, the Titans are relatively thin at wide receiver beyond Calvin Ridley and could use multiple playmakers at the position. Recently, on the "Up & Adams Show," Kay Adams spoke to Nebraska wide receiver Isaiah Neyor about his pre-draft journey. When asked which teams have stood out to him during the process, the Titans came up in the conversation. 'Just recently I spoke to the (San Francisco) 49ers, I spoke to the (Cincinnati) Bengals and the Titans, I think the Titans kind of stick out to me the most,' Neyor said. Neyor is an interesting height/weight/speed developmental prospect who could offer late-round value. At 6-foot-3, 222 pounds, he has had a winding path to this point, playing for Wyoming, Texas, and Nebraska. Hampered by injuries and transfers, he is unrefined and will need time to fully develop his route-running abilities. More productive early in his college career at Wyoming, he is a big target with 4.44 speed to challenge defenses vertically. However, his limited route tree and on-field inconsistencies caught up with him at Texas and Nebraska. But with the natural size and explosiveness you cannot teach, he could be worth a late-round flyer.
