Newton Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
7/11/2023 10:54:00 AM | Football
TCU cornerback recognized for his work in the community
WACO, Texas -- TCU Preseason All-America cornerback Josh Newton has been announced as a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, one of the most coveted community service awards in college football.
Newton has volunteered over the last year at the Tarrant Area Food Bank and with Special Olympics in Fort Worth. He is also a regular visitor at local elementary schools and churches to read and speak to kids. Additionally, he has served as a youth football coach and participated in food drives in his hometown of Monroe, La.
Newton will represent TCU at Wednesday's Big 12 Media Day. He was First-Team All-Big 12 in his first season as a Horned Frog in 2022, playing a key role as TCU reached the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Starting all 15 games, Newton ranked second on TCU and in the Big 12 with 12 pass breakups, trailing only teammate and 2022 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award winner Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (15). Newton tied for second on the Horned Frogs with three interceptions, including one returned 57 yards for a touchdown in a win over Iowa State. He totaled 35 stops on the year. He recorded a tackle for loss at Colorado on the opening play of the season and his first snap as a Horned Frog.
Newton's 47 career starts tie for the most among active players in college football.
Newton has volunteered over the last year at the Tarrant Area Food Bank and with Special Olympics in Fort Worth. He is also a regular visitor at local elementary schools and churches to read and speak to kids. Additionally, he has served as a youth football coach and participated in food drives in his hometown of Monroe, La.
Newton will represent TCU at Wednesday's Big 12 Media Day. He was First-Team All-Big 12 in his first season as a Horned Frog in 2022, playing a key role as TCU reached the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Starting all 15 games, Newton ranked second on TCU and in the Big 12 with 12 pass breakups, trailing only teammate and 2022 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award winner Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (15). Newton tied for second on the Horned Frogs with three interceptions, including one returned 57 yards for a touchdown in a win over Iowa State. He totaled 35 stops on the year. He recorded a tackle for loss at Colorado on the opening play of the season and his first snap as a Horned Frog.
Newton's 47 career starts tie for the most among active players in college football.
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