Newman locked down his commitment to College of Idaho this past week, and was one of the regions top available defensive backs after the first NSD. He held other D3 and NAIA offers before committing to the Yotes, and was one of the top players across the conference for the past few seasons.

Newman is a unique football player as his size equates more to playing cornerback but his ability as a safety are right up there with the best in the entire state. His willingness as a tackler is something that shows up right away on film as he is constantly putting himself in the mix from his safety spot as a fill or alley defender. Runs his feet on contact and has a elite understanding of where to strike offensive players to get them down effectively. Shows high football IQ that allows him to be in the right place at the right time along with his ability to recognize routes. Really covers the backend of the defense as his speed allows him to get off the hash and cover all the way to the sideline. At corner his quick transitions from a shuffle or back pedal allow him to make plays on the football or limit receivers ability to pick up yards after the catch. Shows proficiency in his ability to play man or zone coverage at the corner position even though its not his natural position after playing a lot of safety as a sophomore.  Newman is going to be an attractive prospect because he’s so multidimensional. Due to his size he projects as a DII, DIII, NAIA prospect but is another player with FCS talent. All Newman needs is a chance and there is no doubt he will make the most of it.