Player Bio
Newman finally got into the starting lineup for the Rebels in 2019, beginning all 12 contests for the team at left guard. The four-star prospect played as a reserve the previous two seasons, playing in nine games as a redshirt freshman season and 12 the following year. As a senior, Newman switched to right tackle, where he played quite well in all 10 games. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Has the ability and experience to be considered at guard or tackle. Hand placement and technique as a run blocker are generally good. He has the athleticism to handle stretch plays and long pulls effectively. He can redirect his weight and adjust to moving targets as a second-level guard (2019) and showed improvement in his pass protection fundamentals in 2020. Newman stays connected and sustains blocks, but will struggle against strong two-gappers inside. He looks like a Day 3 prospect, but his position versatility and movement skills could give him a leg up in future roster battles.Strengths
- Has starting experience at guard and tackle.
- Comes off ball with choppy settle step in run-up to contact.
- Accurate, strong hands give him early advantages.
- Strikes with good base width and balance.
- Strains into arm extension and works to sustain blocks.
- Above-average reactive athleticism versus stunts.
- Consistent finding footing on reach plays and gets move blocks sealed.
- Agility to adjust and tag moving targets in space.
- Pass slides looked smooth and natural.
- Above-average footwork to mirror and defend his edges.
- Stiff, inside hand lands in the same spot every time.
Weaknesses
- Up and down when faced with size and power.
- Two-gappers had success in standing him up.
- Has tendency to let go of second-hand contact and try to long-arm.
- Candidate to be bull-rushed if he's not first with his punch.
- Needs to guard against over-sets.
- Base has a tendency to get too wide in pass pro.
- Wide, undisciplined hands when rushers charge him.
Prospect Grade
6.13
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