2007:  Did not compete in any games . . . Participated on the scout team.

2006:  Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Ranked a 6.0 by ESPN.com's recruiting website . . . Also tabbed as the 77th-ranked offensive guard nationally by the site . . . Three-year letterman, two-year starter for Newman Smith . . . First-team all-district as a senior and second-team all-district at a junior . . . Picked as the Offensive Lineman of the Year in his district as a senior . . . Also academic all-district twice . . . A finalist in the state powerlifting tournament . . . Regional qualifier in the shot put.

PERSONAL:  Born May 5, 1988 in Amarillo, Texas . . . Pre-med major . . . Son of Steve and Laurie Newman . . . Enjoys fly fishing and playing golf . . . Also recruited by Texas Tech, Alabama, Southern Methodist and Texas-El Paso.