Jaxon Newton is a three-star recruit from Anniston, AL, out of Oxford (No. 1,438 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Cincinnati's 8 games this season.
Where Newton comes from
- Anniston, AL
- Oxford
- Oxford is about 400 miles from Nippert Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,438 in the 2026 class.
Where Newton fits
Cincinnati lists 15 linebackers this season.
Cincinnati linebackers with a game this season
Cincinnati is 5-3. Next: at Houston, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Oxford
Also from Anniston, AL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Satterfield
Pass share
42.4%
221 pass / 300 run
Plays / game
65.1
8 games
Team sack rate
6.5%
247 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Cincinnati -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Cincinnati has produced 7 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-American. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Ivan Pace Jr. was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Cincinnati in 2026
- 2026 Cincinnati SatterfieldYear 1 · Games –
- High school OxfordOxford, AL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,438 in the 2026 class. Signed with Cincinnati.Also from Oxford: Keenan Britt (South Carolina) and Jaylin Taylor (Memphis).
2026
- Signed with CincinnatiThree-star, out of Oxford
