Keith Newell (American football)

Keith Newell (born January 10, 1988) is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Delaware State University and attended Trenton Central High School in Trenton, New Jersey. He has also been a member of the Trenton Freedom, Pittsburgh Power and FXFL Blacktips.

Keith Newell
Newell (72) in 2017
Free agent
Position:Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1988-01-10) January 10, 1988
Trenton, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Trenton (NJ) Central
College:Delaware State
Undrafted:2012
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:4
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

College career

Newell played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from 2007 to 2008.[1] He never appeared in a game for the Scarlet Knights. In 2009, he transferred to Delaware State where he would play from 2009 to 2011. He was the team's starter his final two years and helped the Hornets to 6 wins. He played in 21 games during his career including 21 starts at tackle.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)		 308 lb
(140 kg)		 5.64 s1.90 s3.21 s5.39 s8.21 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)		15 reps
All values from Rutgers Pro Day[2]

Trenton Freedom

Newell signed with the Trenton Freedom of the Professional Indoor Football League. Newell was placed on the exempt list before the season began.

Pittsburgh Power

On March 7, 2014, Newell was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power. Newell played in 14 games, starting 10 as the Power finished a franchise best 15–3. Newell had his rookie option picked up on September 24, 2014.[3]

Philadelphia Soul

On December 29, 2014, Newell was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul.[4] Newell helped the Soul reach and win ArenaBowl XXIX.[5] On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40.[6]

FXFL Blacktips

Newell played with the FXFL Blacktips of the Fall Experimental Football League during their 2015 season.

References
  1. "Rutgers Announces 2009 Football Recruiting Class". www.scarletknights.com. Rutgers University Athletics. February 2, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  2. "Keith Newell". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  3. "Pittsburgh Power Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  4. Jerry Gaul (December 29, 2014). "Soul add four players to roster". www.philly.com. Philadelphia Media Network (Digital), LLC. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  5. "Soul Defeat Rattlers, 56-42, to Claim AFL Crown". arenafootball.com. August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. "Soul Snare Second Straight Foster Trophy in ArenaBowl XXX". arenafootball.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2017.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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