Jones College

2020: Started all five games in a COVID-19 shortened season...threw for 1,028 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions...was 70-for-127...has thrown 170 consecutive passes without an interception...long pass of 67 yards...also rushed for 28 yards and three more scores...best game was at Southwest (10/22), going 22-for-30 for 308 yards and three total touchdowns...fall academic honor roll member.

2019: Played in nine games as a freshman...completed 31-of-51 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns and one interception...was 8-for-9 vs. Hinds for 107 yards and two touchdowns...rushed 13 times for 56 yards and a touchdown...had a 21-yard touchdown run vs. East Central...JCGridiron.com Preseason Quarterback Watch List.

High School: Played for head coach Adrian Burnette at Bastrop (La.)...helped the Rams to an 11-3 record and the LHSAA 4A State Quarterfinals his senior year...threw for over 5,300 yards and accounted for 66 total touchdowns over his final three seasons...Bayou Jamb MVP...Beast of the Week...received offers from Murray State, UT Martin, ULM, UAPB and Southern University among others.

Personal: Son of Shatanna Hawkins Newsome...has two brothers, Jemarion and Kelvin Jr...nickname is DaeDae...general studies major...born March 12, 2000.