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Tony Newsome Jr.
DB · SR · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Tony Newsome Jr.

DB SR Western Kentucky
About Newsome Jr. Updated Sep 7, 2026

Tony Newsome Jr. brings veteran versatility and ball production to WKU

Tony Newsome Jr. is a redshirt senior DB at Western Kentucky who looks like a plug-and-play competitor: in the 2025 season, he posted 25 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 pass breakups, and a forced fumble, while adding value as a punt returner with a touchdown. WKU’s staff has called him a strong addition, and preseason Conference USA honors back that up. The standout angle here is his two-level jump from Division II West Florida to the FBS, which makes his production, toughness, and adaptability especially notable for a team needing experienced, two-way impact.

Schedule

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DNA

2026
Early season — still building Updated Oct 29, 2026
Newsome Jr. National defensive back Average
Tackling
~41st percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Coverage
~91st percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Ball Hawk
~87th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Disruption
~27th percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
~67th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Turnover Creator
~84th percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP
Production
~73rd percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP
Consistency
~84th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Clutch
~93rd percentile; Building confidence; 7 games / 7 PBP

Fair Market Value

$277K

Qualified estimate

Stats

2026

Percentile among FBS DBs — a longer bar ranks higher

21
Tackles
504th of 1,912 DBs
17
Solo Tackles
282nd of 1,912 DBs
4
Assisted Tackles
841st of 1,912 DBs
6
Passes Defended
26th of 1,912 DBs
2
Interceptions
39th of 422 DBs
22
Interception Yards
114th of 422 DBs
0
Interception Touchdowns
50th of 442 DBs
0
Sacks
156th of 1,912 DBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
202672117462220

Fan Score

80 Fan Score
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