Keith Newell (American football)

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Keith Newell
Keith Newell.jpg
Newell (72) in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1988-01-10) January 10, 1988 (age 36)
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Trenton (NJ) Central
College: Delaware State
Position: Offensive lineman
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:4
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Keith Newell (born January 10, 1988) is a former American football offensive lineman. He played college football at Delaware State University.

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College career

Newell played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from 2007 to 2008. [1] He never appeared in a game for the Scarlet Knights. In 2009, he transferred to Delaware State where he would play from 2009 to 2011. He was the team's starter his final two years and helped the Hornets to 6 wins. He played in 21 games during his career including 21 starts at tackle.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)
308 lb
(140 kg)
5.64 s1.90 s3.21 s5.39 s8.21 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)
8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)
15 reps
All values from Rutgers Pro Day [2]

Trenton Freedom

Newell signed with the Trenton Freedom of the Professional Indoor Football League. Newell was placed on the exempt list before the season began.

Pittsburgh Power

On March 7, 2014, Newell was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power. Newell played in 14 games, starting 10 as the Power finished a franchise best 15–3. Newell had his rookie option picked up on September 24, 2014. [3]

Philadelphia Soul

On December 29, 2014, Newell was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul. [4] Newell helped the Soul reach and win ArenaBowl XXIX. [5] On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40. [6]

FXFL Blacktips

Newell played with the FXFL Blacktips of the Fall Experimental Football League during their 2015 season.

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References

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