Clifton Anthony McNeil (born May 25, 1940), aka "the Stick", is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 through 1973. He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the eleventh round in the 1962 NFL Draft. He played with the Browns for four seasons before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1968 for a draft pick.

Clifton McNeil
No. 85, 18, 86
Date of birth (1940-05-25) May 25, 1940 (age 83)
Place of birthMobile, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Wide receiver
US collegeGrambling State
NFL draft1962 / Round: 11 / Pick: 151
Career history
As player
1964–1967Cleveland Browns
1968–1969San Francisco 49ers
1970–1971New York Giants
1971–1972Washington Redskins
1973Houston Oilers
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1
Career stats

With the 49ers in 1968, he led the NFL in receptions with 71, accounting for 994 yards and seven touchdowns and was selected to the Pro Bowl. After a disappointing 1969 season he went to the New York Giants where he caught 50 passes for 764 yards and four touchdowns before finishing his career with the Washington Redskins and the Houston Oilers.