AJ Newberry

Position:
Running Back
Height:
6-1
Year:
Senior
Hometown:
Grand Prairie, Texas
High School:
South Grand Prairie

VANDERBILT
• Saw action in 26 games over three seasons, making one start
• Totaled 338 rushing yards on 79 attempts, scoring six touchdowns. Added nine receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns
• Posted a career-best 185 yard s on 41 carries in 2024. Scored three touchdowns. Tallied seven receptions for 134 yards and two scores.
• Posted a touchdown and ran for 54 yards on six carries in game two of the season versus Alcorn
• Ran for a touchdown on three carries and 14 yards the following week versus Georgia State. Also had a 53-yard reception for a touchdown
• Scored for the third consecutive game, versus Missouri, on six carries for 18 yards
• Ran for 34 yards on seven carries against Alabama
• Caught two passes for 26 yards and a touchdown at Kentucky
• Ran for 57 yards and two touchdowns in 2025
• Scored twice and ran four times for 17 yards against Georgia State
• Ran three times for 26 yards against Utah State

SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
• Unanimous three-star prospect out of high school
• Rated as the No. 35 running back in his class by Rivals
• Named the No. 123 prospect in the state of Texas by 247Sports
• Surpassed 2,000 yards of total offense and 24 touchdowns as a senior
• Helped South Grand Prairie to the 6A D1 Playoffs
• Also ran track with a personal best of 21.68 in the 200 meters. Posted a personal best of 11.18 in the 100