#23 AJ Newberry
RB
As a Sophomore (2024)
• Caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Pavia in the first quarter of the Dores’ win at Auburn
• Tallied his first career receiving touchdown in win at Kentucky
• Registered his third straight game with a rushing touchdown at Missouri
• Hauled in a 53-yard reception, the longest of the season, and scored on a 3-yard rush in the fourth quarter at Georgia State
• Ran 20 yards for his first career touchdown in win over Alcorn State
As a Freshman (2023)
• Rushed 20 times in four games for 96 yards
The Newberry File
• Unanimous three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3, with an 85.75 rating from th On3 Industry Composite
• Rated the No 35 running back in the class by Rivals
• Slotted the No. 123 prospect in Texas per 247Sports
• Chose Vandy over offers from Colorado, Georgia Tech, Nebraska, SMU, Indiana, Tulane and California
• Eclipsed 2,000 yards to total offense and 24 touchdowns as a senior
• Helped South Grand Prairie to the 6A D1 playoffs, running for 71 yards and two touchdowns in area round against Prosper
• Runs track with personal bests of 21.68 in the 200 meters and 11.18 in the 100 meters
• Played for coach Laban DeLay at South Grand Prairie