Langston Newton Season 2013-14

PositionTHROWS
YearSophomore
HometownIndianapolis, Ind.
2015:
  • Appeared in three games as a reserve
  • Had an assisted tackle for loss and a fumble forced at Marshall on Sept. 6
  • Broke up two passes vs. Indiana State on Sept. 12.
2014:
  • Did not play.
Kentucky:
  • Did not play in two seasons.
High School:
  • Three-year letterwinner
  • Three-star prospect by Rivals.com, ESPN.com and Scout.com
  • Rated No. 6 player in the state of Indiana in 2012
  • First team all-state as a senior
  • Selected for the North-South All-Star game
  • Named captain of the football team
  • Led team to a class 5A state championship as a senior
  • Coach was Kevin Wright
  • Played for the same school as current Purdue teammates Jimmy Herman and Race Johnson
  • Also participated in track
  • Three-time all-conference member
  • State champion in shot put and discus as a senior
Personal:
  • Given name is Langston Doubois-Pickett Newton
  • Born Feb. 9, 1994
  • Majoring in agricultural business management
  • Father, John, played football at Grambling
  • Brother, Morgan, played football at Kentucky
  • Enjoys reading, gardening and watching old ESPN classic games

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Junior
2014-15