Xavier Newsom
| No. 83 – Auburn Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 15, 2007 |
| 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 (born February 15, 2007)[1] is an American college football tight end for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played for the Howard Bison.
Early life
[edit]Newsom played for Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School.[2] He was named in The Detroit News 2023 high school football team selection as a defensive lineman.[3] He was listed as one of the top defensive linemen in Michigan by Sports Illustrated.[4] He was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports following his senior season.[5]
College career
[edit]Howard
[edit]Newsom signed with Howard on December 4, 2024 as a tight end.[6] He played seven games during the season, with one catch.[7] His lone catch came against the Morgan State Bears, for a nine-yard touchdown.[8] He entered the transfer portal on January 5, 2026.[9]
Auburn
[edit]Newsom visited Auburn soon after entering the transfer portal.[10] He committed to the team on January 6, the day after his visit.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Xavier Newsom". On3. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ 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.