Keyshawn James-Newby
Career Summary
Keyshawn James-Newby is an outside linebacker from Helena, Montana, who played at Montana Tech, Idaho and New Mexico before being drafted by Philadelphia.
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High School
James-Newby attended Helena High School, where he earned second-team all-conference recognition and was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game.
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College Career
James-Newby played five college seasons across Montana Tech, Idaho and New Mexico, totaling 226 tackles, 49 tackles for loss and 33.5 sacks in 53 games. At New Mexico in 2025, he posted 52 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and nine sacks while earning first-team All-Mountain West honors.
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Path to the NFL
Philadelphia selected James-Newby in the seventh round, 252nd overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
The Eagles list James-Newby as an outside linebacker and 2026 rookie.
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Career Accomplishments
James-Newby earned first-team All-Mountain West honors in 2025. In 2024 at Idaho, he was an AFCA FCS All-American and first-team All-Big Sky selection.
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Playing Style
Philadelphia's draft profile describes James-Newby as an edge rusher with good get-off, smart angles and efficient cornering to the pocket.
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31897, 00-0040908, 8/8/2002, Keyshawn James-Newby, Keyshawn, James-Newby
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