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Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo
Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo

69 John Newton

  • Position Defensive Line
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 252
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Highland Village, Texas
  • Highschool Coram Deo Academy

Biography

As a Scot
Worked at Magnolia Lodging.

2021
Played in all 10 games... Totaled 24 tackles with a team best 4.5 tackles for loss... Blocked four kicks, made five QB hurries, and broke up four passes... Made seven tackles against St. Olaf on Sept. 25... Made six solo tackles against Carleton on Nov. 13... Named MIAC Special Teams Player of the Week Nov. 1... Selected to the D3.football.com 2021 All-Region 6 team... All-MIAC Second Team Defense selection. 

2019
Named to the All-Midwest Conference North Division second team after leading the Scots in tackles with 64… Also had a team-best four sacks and 10.0 tackles-for-loss… Also blocked four kicks… Chosen MWC Defensive Player of the Week Oct. 7 after registering 12 tackles, a sack and two blocked kicks against Cornell Oct. 5… Had 10 tackles against Hamline Sept. 14… Notched nine tackles vs. Ripon Oct. 26.

2018
Named to the All-Midwest Conference North Division second team… Led the Scots with 7.5 tackles for loss… Also had three quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery… Tallied five tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery at St. Norbert Oct. 27… Recorded a career-best seven tackles, a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss against Illinois College Nov. 10.

2017
Played in all 10 games with one start… Registered 22 tackles with one sack and 3.5 tackles-for-loss… Had eight tackles in his lone start against UChicago Nov. 4… Recorded his first collegiate sack in the win over Hamline Sept. 9… Blocked a field goal attempt at Illinois College Nov. 11.

Before Mac
Named All-District on offense (first team) and defense (second team) as a senior at Coram Deo Academy… Team MVP and captain as a senior… Academic All-State… Also earned All-State accolades in basketball and track… Placed second in the shot put at the state meet.

Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I chose to attend Macalester because the faculty and students I met showed a culture of caring that I wanted to be a part of. The beautiful campus and great academic status helped push Macalester to the top as well.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
It has taught me how to stick to my guns while having an open mind.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
My teammates have helped me see the world though dynamic world views.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
Mac has given me multiple opportunities to prepare for employment and create cherished memories.
 

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Historical Player Information

  • 69

    2017First Year

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 246 lbs
    69
  • 69

    2018Sophomore

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 246 lbs
    69
  • 69

    2019Junior

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 252 lbs
    69
  • 69

    2020Senior

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 252 lbs
    69
  • 69

    2021Senior

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 252 lbs
    69