Chris Newell Jr.
Freshman defensive back on Bowling Green's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′10″ · 182 lb · Cleveland, OH · Glenville HS
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 1806 nationally · Signed with Bowling Green
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Bowling Green's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Bowling Green in 2026.
Chris Newell Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Bowling Green3-star out of Glenville
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Eddie George
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Bowling Green -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Bowling Green has produced 9 All-Conference defensive backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Bowling Green
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Bowling Green
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -10 net (17 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Bowling Green · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #111 · 2026 recruiting class #75
Background
Bowling Green 2026 | Freshman • Enrolled in January Glenville High School Cleveland, Ohio • Played running back and defensive back at Glenville High School for head coach Ted Ginn Sr. • Competed in OHSAA Division IV football for the Tarblooders • Three-year starter • Helped lead Glenville to the...
The secondary · Bowling Green
- Kal-El Pascal80 tackles · 2025
- #11Armahn Hale44 tackles · 2025
- #9Preston EstoEsta29 tackles · 2025
- #2JoJo Johnson22 tackles · 2025
- #13Chris Newell Jr.no box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · Bowling Green team page