Cincinnati Bearcats · LB RoomLB
#45 Jaxon Newton
Class FRStatus True freshmanHt / Wt 6'3" · 200 lbHometown Anniston, AL · Wellborn
Depth-chart placement
Jaxon Newton is on the Cincinnati Bearcats roster but is not placed on the maintained two-deep. Role and placement populate automatically once he appears on the published chart.
Background & career
Jaxon Newton is a true freshman linebacker for the Cincinnati Bearcats from Anniston, Alabama, where he attended Wellborn High School. A three-star recruit in the 2026 class, Newton recorded 22 tackles as a senior, including 20 solo stops, along with six tackles for loss and four sacks. Beyond his primary role at edge rusher, he lined up at defensive end, safety, running back, tight end, and wide receiver. Newton was also a multi-sport athlete in basketball and baseball before committing to Cincinnati over Toledo and Southern Miss.
Cincinnati2026 — presentRecruiting3-star · No. 1438 nationalOriginAnniston, AL · Wellborn