Jake Newell

Position:
TE
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Height:
6-4
Weight:
245
Hometown:
Springfield, Ore.
High School:
Thurston | Arizona State

2025: Named to the Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC Third Team... named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Second Team

2024: Appeared in 12 games while starting eight… recorded 35 receptions for 254 yards… recorded two touchdowns… averaged 7.3 yards per catch and 21.2 yards per game… recorded a career-high eight receptions at Ohio (9/28/24)… recorded a career-high 44 receiving yards at Ohio (9/28/24)…

2023: Named to the Academic All-MAC team... appeared in 11 games for the Zips ... recorded 16 receptions for 133 yards ... registered a season-best 29-yard reception and 29 yards receiving against rival Kent State (Nov. 1) ... recorded one touchdown against Eastern Michigan (Nov. 14) ... added one solo tackle against Morgan State (Sept. 9 ) ... caught a season-best four receptions at EMU (Nov. 14) ... collected 25 yards with a 12-yard long reception against the Eagles (Nov. 14).

PRIOR TO AKRON: Played his freshman campaign at Arizona State and didn’t appear in a game...a consensus three-star tight end prospect by all major recruiting services, rated the No. 5 overall player in the state of Oregon by 247Sports and No. 10 in the state by ESPN and a Top-50 tight end prospect in the nation by both outlets...247Sports tabbed him as the No. 39 tight end prospect in the nation and No. 6 overall prospect in Oregon…ranked by ESPN as the No. 39 tight end prospect nationally and No. 8 overall prospect in the state...had 51 catches for 836 yards (16.4 ypr) and 10 touchdowns as a senior...recorded 20 touchdowns on 87 receptions over the course of his prep career...played on both sides of the ball and recorded 10.5 tackles for loss on his 30 total tackles as a senior...made 60 tackles, collected 17.0 tackles for loss, and earned 7.5 sacks in his defensive career.

PERSONAL: Majoring in criminal justice...son of Chris and Brenda Newell.