Langston Newton Season 2015

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PositionDE
Weight284 lbs
Height6-3
ClassJunior
HometownIndianapolis, Ind.
2015
  • Appeared in three games as a reserve. 
  • Had an assisted tackle for loss and a fumble forced at Marshall on Sept. 6.  Broke up two passes vs. Indiana State on Sept. 12.
2014
  • Did not play.
Kentucky
  • Did not play in two seasons.
High School
  • Three-year letterwinner.
  • Three-star prospect by Rivals.com, ESPN.com and Scout.com. 
  • Rated No. 6 player in the state of Indiana in 2012. 
  • First team all-state as a senior. 
  • Selected for the North-South All-Star game. 
  • Named captain of the football team. 
  • Led team to a class 5A state championship as a senior. 
  • Coach was Kevin Wright. 
  • Played for the same school as current Purdue teammates Jimmy Herman and Race Johnson. 
  • Also participated in track. 
  • Three-time all-conference member. 
  • State champion in shot put and discus as a senior.
Personal
  • Given name is Langston Doubois-Pickett Newton.
  • Born Feb. 9, 1994. 
  • Is majoring in agricultural business management. 
  • Father, John, played football at Grambling. 
  • Brother, Morgan, played football at Kentucky. 
  • Enjoys reading, gardening and watching old ESPN classic games.

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Senior
2016

DT
6-3 / 278 lbs
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Sophomore
2014

DEFENSIVE END
6-3 / 256 lbs