23Asa Newsom
LB · RS JR
4-JR
Current depth chart
MLB3Third4-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Asa Newsom is a 6'3", 224-pound linebacker from Waverly, Iowa who was recruited to Kansas State as a four-star prospect in the Class of 2023. He played in four games as a reserve in 2023 before suffering a season-ending injury while retaining his redshirt, recording five tackles and a half tackle for loss. After appearing in seven games in 2024, Newsom returned to action in 2025, earning his first three career starts in the final three games of the season. Over nine games last season, he compiled 20 tackles while also recording a fumble recovery at Baylor, and was named Academic All-Big 12. From Waverly-Shell Rock · Waverly, IA.
Asa Newsom started 3 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 8.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'3"Weight224 lbHometownWaverly, IAHigh schoolWaverly-Shell RockRecruiting4 · No. 428 national · 2023 classConferenceBig 12
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
1
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
WAVERLY-SHELL ROCKWaverly, IA
KANSAS STATE2023 — present