Xavier Newsom
| Auburn Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Martin Luther King Jr. (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Xavier Newsom is an American college football tight end for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played for the Howard Bison.
High school career
Newsom played for Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School.[1] He was named in The Detroit News 2023 high school football team selection as a defensive lineman.[2] He was listed as one of the top defensive linemen in Michigan by Sports Illustrated.[3] He was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports following his senior season.[4]
College career
Howard
Newsom signed with Howard on December 4, 2024 as a tight end.[5] He played seven games during the season, with one catch.[6] His lone catch came against the Morgan State Bears, for a nine-yard touchdown.[7] He entered the transfer portal on January 5, 2026.[8]
Auburn
Newsom visited Auburn soon after entering the transfer portal.[9] He committed to the team on January 6, the day after his visit.[10]
References
- ^ Purcell, Jared (August 22, 2023). "25 exciting Michigan high school football players to watch on defense in 2023". MLive. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Goricki, David (December 13, 2023). "2023 Detroit News All-Detroit High School Football Teams". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Butler, Jack; Hoffman, Shane (August 21, 2024). "Top defensive linemen in Michigan high school football entering 2024 season". High School on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Rauterkus, Peter (January 6, 2026). "Auburn gains commitment from Howard transfer TE Xavier Newsom". AL.com. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ "Football Inks 17 During National Signing Day". Howard University Bison. December 5, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Vessels, Chandler (January 6, 2026). "Howard transfer TE Xavier Newsom commits to Auburn". On3. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Lewis, Monica (October 28, 2025). "Bison Pride on Full Display as Howard Defeats Morgan State in Overtime Thriller at Homecoming". The Dig. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ "Xavier Newsom Timeline Events". 247Sports. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Lee, Jeffrey (January 5, 2026). "Howard transfer TE Xavier Newsom in Auburn for official visit". On3. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Caldwell, Jason (January 6, 2026). "Auburn adds second portal tight end commitment". Auburn Undercover. 247Sports. Retrieved January 27, 2026.