Newman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Amelia, Ohio. He attended St. Xavier High School in the Finneytown area of Cincinnati, where he played linebacker and safety for the football team. As a junior he had 147 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and a touchdown as a linebacker. He helped his team go 15-0, winning the Division 1 Ohio state title, and finishing at the top of several national polls (Calpreps.com and Prepnation.com) as the best high school team in America. As a senior, he had 130 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. Connor was a two-time All Greater Catholic League selection at St. Xavier, gaining first-team honors .
45 Connor Newman

- #
- 45
- Name
- Connor Newman
- Pos
- OLB
- HT
- 5’11”
- WT
- 215
- Year
- jr
- Star
- 5
- Current Team
- Ohio State
- Seasons
- 13, 14
CFSL
Season | Team | G | Tck | TFL | Sck | INT | Yds | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | Ohio State | 11 | 44 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Ohio State | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Total | - | 19 | 53 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Date | Opponent | Result | Tck | TFL | Sck | INT | Yds | Lng | PD | TD |
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June 3, 2022 |
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W48–51 | 1 | |||||||
May 26, 2022 |
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W37–54 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 1 | |
May 18, 2022 |
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L7–48 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
May 11, 2022 |
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L24–21 | ||||||||
May 4, 2022 |
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L14–40 | ||||||||
April 26, 2022 |
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L13–41 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
April 20, 2022 |
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L48–20 | 2 | |||||||
April 12, 2022 |
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L16–21 | ||||||||
February 23, 2022 |
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W27–30 | 3 | 1 | ||||||
February 21, 2022 |
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W17–46 | 6 | 1 | ||||||
February 14, 2022 |
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W14–45 | 3 | |||||||
February 10, 2022 |
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W45–38 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |||||
January 27, 2022 |
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W24–34 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
January 17, 2022 |
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W17–23 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
January 12, 2022 |
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L59–31 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |||||
January 8, 2022 |
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L33–37 | 4 | |||||||
December 27, 2021 |
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W40–38 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
December 18, 2021 |
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L29–38 | 8 | 1 | ||||||
December 10, 2021 |
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W17–41 | 3 |
Defensive
Tackles
Rank | Record | Game |
---|---|---|
1 | 8 | OSU vs FLA |
2 | 6 | PIT – FSU vs OSU |
3 | 5 | OSU vs WASH |
Tackles For Loss
Rank | Record | Game |
---|---|---|
1 | 2 | OSU vs ND |
2 | 2 | ORE vs OSU |
3 | 1 | OSU vs WASH |
Defensive Sacks
Rank | Record | Game |
---|---|---|
1 | 2 | ORE vs OSU |
2 | 1 | OSU vs MICH |
3 | 1 | IOWA vs OSU |
Passes Defended
Rank | Record | Game |
---|---|---|
1 | 2 | WISC vs OSU |
Defensive Interceptions
Rank | Record | Game |
---|---|---|
1 | 1 | IOWA vs OSU |
Yards Gained on Interceptions
Rank | Record | Game |
---|---|---|
1 | 31 | IOWA vs OSU |

Ohio State LB Connor Newman getting the sack on the blitz

Ohio State LB Connor Newman reading the pass to get the pick six

Ohio St LB Connor Newman wrapping up Camit for the sack