The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Jonte Newman
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 302
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Cypress, Texas
- High School:
- Bridgeland
A first-year offensive lineman from Cypress, Texas … transferred to Texas from Texas A&M in spring 2026 … appeared in one game at Texas A&M in 2025 and redshirted.
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.
