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Mike Newton

Defensive Back
Sophomore * 5-10 * 195 * 1L

Pasadena, MD
Calvert Hall HS

Major: Sociology

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HOOF PRINTS
Coming off a strong freshman campaign in which he led the team and ranked first in the MAC in interceptions...saw action primarily at safety, but can also play cornerback...good size and athleticism... named to the Lindy’s Preseason All-MAC Second Team in 2007...chose Buffalo for the combination of quality academics and athletics.

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REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2006)
Appeared in all 12 contests, starting eight, including the final seven of the season...led the team and tied for the conference lead in interceptions with five...made 60 tackles on the season...registered a career-high 13 tackles and returned an interception 43 yards at Bowling Green (9/9)...had six tackles, including four solo, and an interception against Miami (OH) (10/15)...had seven tackles, including one for loss at Boston College (10/28)...made eight tackles, had half a sack and two interceptions against Kent State (11/4)...named MAC East Division Player of the Week for his efforts against the Golden Flashes...recorded seven tackles and had an interception at Wisconsin (11/18).

FRESHMAN (2005)
Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played both cornerback and running back for coach Jay Robinson while earning first-team All-MIAA (Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Assoc.) honors...earned two letters and was also an outstanding baseball player and a guard on the Cardinals basketball team...joined Calvert teammate Dane Robinson in the 2005 recruiting class.

THE NEWTON FILE
Full Name:   Dejuan Michael Newton
Born:   November 11, 1987
Parents:   Rolando and Roslyn Newton
Brothers:   Rocky, Chris and Ryan
Sister:   Bridgete
Hobbies:   Playing sports
Favorite athlete:   Willie Mays
Favorite movie:   Friday After Next
Favorite TV show:   Martin
Favorite musicians:   Lil Wayne, G-Unit
Favorite magazine:   Sports Illustrated
Greatest athletic experience:   Winning a basketball regional championship
Non-sports hero:   Martin Luther King, Jr.
My dream as a college athlete:   Win a MAC championship
Lifetime goal:   To own my own business
Best part of being a Division I athlete:   Playing against the best players in the nation
Profession I'd admire most:   Professional football player
If I had a million dollars:   Spend it on my family


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