The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Jonte Newman
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 310
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Cypress, Texas
- High School:
- Bridgeland
- Major:
- Physical Culture & Sports
A first-year offensive lineman from Cypress, Texas ... has played in three career games … transferred to Texas from Texas A&M in spring 2026 … appeared in one game at Texas A&M in 2025 and redshirted.
SOPHOMORE (2026)
Has appeared in two games ... made his Longhorn debut in season opener vs. Texas State (9/5) ... paved the way for 516 yards of total offense including 156 yards on the ground … protected QB Arch Manning against the Bobcats, who completed 20-of-27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns … blocked for RB Hollywood Smothers, who ran for 70 yards on 10 carries (7 ypc) … blocked for RB Raleek Brown, who had 11 carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns ... allowed for 397 total yards of offense including 228 rusing yards and 169 passing yards against UTSA (9/19) ... helped enable QB Arch Manning to complete 16-of-32 passes, including two touchdowns, allowing only one sack ... also protected Manning as he ran for 50 yards on nine carries (5.6 ypc) and RB Hollywood Smothers who rushed for 54 yards on 10 carries (5.4 ypc).
BEFORE TEXAS
FRESHMAN (2025)
Appeared in one game as a true freshman at Texas A&M … redshirted … made collegiate debut and played seven offensive snaps vs. Samford (Nov. 22).
HIGH SCHOOL
A 4-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … coached by Lonnie Madison at Bridgeland High School … earned First Team All-District 16-6A honors as a sophomore, junior and senior, while helping lead Bridgeland to district titles each season … helped pave the way as the Bears have averaged nearly 225 yards rushing per game with a 12-1 record and are in the quarterfinal round of the UIL 6A DI playoffs … as a junior, he helped lead Bridgeland to a 9-2 record, including an undefeated 7-0 mark in district play as the offense averaged 400 total yards per game.
