San Diego Athletics

USD: Fourth year Torero will compete on defense and for a spot with the defensive line unit at tackle... In 2015 played in first four games before being lost for the rest of the season due to injury... Chipped in with 9 tackles (4 solo), 2 tackles for loss, 1 quarterback sack (vs. SDSU) and 1 quarterback hurry... In 2014 was selected All-PFL honorable mention and USD's Most Improved Defensive Player... Appeared in all 12 games with 10 starts... Totaled 32 tackles (11 solo) while chipping in with four tackles for loss (-13 yards) and 1.5 sacks (-9 yards)... Notched 6 tackles in a road win over Marist... In 2013 he appeared in six games in a reserve role... Chipped in with 6 tackles and 1 tackle for loss. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended El Camino High School in nearby Oceanside where he played for Coach Pulu Poumele... Senior year named team Defensive MVP after totaling 30 tackles and 3.5 sacks... Was a three-year varsity letter winner... Also lettered in Track and Field for three years and was selected a team captain in that sport. PERSONAL: Born on January 16, 1995 in San Diego, California... Son of Reba and James Newman... Also recruited by Western New Mexico, Stetson, Cal Poly and Augustana... Chose USD for the great football program that is located in a wonderful city... In free time enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends. MAJOR: Business Administration.