Fairmont State University Athletics

Newby starred for the Falcons from 1992-93, earning two First Team All-WVIAC selections and two All-American honors, including First Team recognition in 1993. He was named the 1993 WVIAC Defensive Player of the Year and earned National Player of the Week honors during his senior season.

Newby ranks sixth all-time at Fairmont State with 73 solo tackles in a single season and fourth with four career blocked kicks. Following his Fairmont State career, he was drafted by the British Columbia Lions in 1993.