Chris Newell Jr., - Prep Redzone

Chris Newell Jr.

Defensive Back

2026 Class

5'10" Height

183 Weight

Glenville School

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Chris Newell Jr. is a 5'10" Defensive Back in the 2026 class. Newell Jr. attends Glenville in Ohio. Newell Jr.'s Player Profile was created on August 2, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Chris Newell Jr. is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Tyler Stevens

Prep Redzone Scout

Newell is heading to the MAC, as he is currently a committed defender to Buffalo’s 2026 class. Newell is one of several athletes who can wow you. In zone coverage, his instincts shine. He is quick to break on the ball and can showcase good ball skills. He’s aggressive to break towards the ball and ball carriers and can lay down great tackles. I’m excited to watch Chris play this season.

10 months ago

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Tyler Stevens

Prep Redzone Scout

Great Athlete

Aggressive to Ball

Great Rebound Speed

Sticky Coverage

Scheme Fit: Any Safety Position

1 year ago

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Matt Lofgren

Prep Redzone Scout

Chris Newell Jr. Chris Newell Jr. 5'10" | 183 lbs | DB Glenville | 2026 State OH is a name we are going to be talking about as his stock rises as a defensive back on the rise. Newell’s game is well ahead of a player his age with next level anticipation to disrupt plays before they can develop. His athleticism allows him to shadow receivers and strike at the last moment for pass breakups. Has great body control to adjust himself to throws in his area to knock them away. Has good footwork when backpedaling to get up to speed and keep tight coverage on his man. Versatile on defense to play up against coverage or drop back to play with more range. Has good speed to come up to clean up against running plays. Hits with good power to knock back ball carriers. Lets his instincts take over when the play is headed his way, adjusts his body quickly to attack the play. Above average speed to get into position against the pass. An athlete in every sense of the word that needs to be on coaches radars as a Division I talent in the making. Has big play ability built into his game you don’t see from most sophomores, one of the top players to watch this season.

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3 years ago

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Jared Luginbill

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Newell played running back, defensive back, and special teams for the Tarblooders JV team. He does a nice job on the offensive side running the ball, but I really like where he’s at defensively as a cornerback. CJ is quick in his read and react and plays the game fast. In coverage he does a great job of playing the ball and not the man. He’s really good in zone coverage and when the ball goes into the air expect him to make a play. CJ is also an enforcer as he lays good, hard, and clean hits. Receivers beware. Newell is definitely one to watch out for in the coming years!

3 years ago