22Elijah Newell
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Bio
Elijah Newell is a free safety for the UTSA Roadrunners who hails from Maumelle, Arkansas. A three-star recruit from the 2024 class, Newell appeared in five games as a true freshman with one start, accumulating 14 total tackles and nine solo stops. In 2025, he played in all 13 contests and registered 13 total tackles, nine solo stops, one pass breakup, and 0.5 tackles for loss. His strongest performance came against Rice, where he posted seven tackles, 0.5 TFL, and a pass breakup in the 61-13 home victory. From Maumelle HS · Maumelle, AR.
Elijah Newell started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 13.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight5'11"Weight190 lbHometownMaumelle, ARHigh schoolMaumelle HSRecruiting3 · No. 2157 national · 2024 classConferenceAmerican Athletic
Production · 2025
Defense
13
TACKLES
0.5
TFL
1
PBU
Career path
MAUMELLE HSMaumelle, AR
UTSA2024 — present