He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and is a former starting running back for the Texas Longhorns. Newton attended Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, where he was a four-year starter under coaches Todd Dodge and Hal Wasson.
Newton helped lead the Dragons to a 59–2 record and three 5A state titles by rushing for 4,728 yards and 49 touchdowns on 610 carries (78 average). He also caught 56 passes for 784 yards (140 avg) and six touchdowns. Newton was a three-time all-state selection.
In his four years at Southlake Carroll, Newton lined up next to three different quarterbacks, all of whom went on to play FBS college football: Chase Daniel, Greg McElroy, and Riley Dodge.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Newton was listed as the Number. 18 running back prospect in the nation in the class of 2008.
He chose Texas over offers from Kansas and Nebraska. After redshirting his initial year at Texas, Newton became a key reserve in 2009 and appeared in 13 games.
Foreign the season, Newton finished with 552 yards rushing on 116 carries and six touchdowns.
Newton"s football career ended in 2010 after a series of head injuries that culminated with a concussion against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 6, 2010.
