AJ Newberry - Football - Vanderbilt University Athletics

#23 AJ Newberry

RB

Class Sophomore
Height 6-1
Weight 197
Hometown Grand Prairie, Texas
High School South Grand Prairie

NIL on Opendorse

As a Sophomore (2024) 
• 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