2005: Did not appear in any games during the 2005 season as he spent last season as redshirt freshman.

2006: Did not appear in any games during the 2006 season as he spent the season focusing on academics.

Personal: The 2007 season will mark Newton's first as a member of the active Rams' roster after a pair of non-active seasons...A native of Raleigh, NC he is a 2003 graduate of Southeast Raleigh High School where he was a Second-Team All-TAAC selection his senior season...The son of Amos Newton and Anita Lewis...Born in New York City, NY on April 26, 1985...Will look to compete for playing time on a very talented WSSU defensive line.