Bowling Green State University Athletics
2026-27 Football Roster

Chris Newell Jr.
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- High School:
- Glenville HS
HIGH SCHOOL
• Will be a January enrollee
• Played running back and defensive back at Glenville High School for head coach Ted Ginn Sr.
• Competed in OHSAA Division IV football for the Tarblooders
• Three-year starter
• Helped lead Glenville to the 2025 Division IV State Championship
• Helped lead Glenville to the 2024 Division IV State Semifinals
• Helped lead Glenville to the 2023 Division IV State Championship
• Helped Glenville secure four Regional Championships
• 2024 season: 1,136 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns
• 2025 regular season: 64 tackles, 22 solo tackles, 16 TFLs, 6 QB pressures, 1 INT, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
• Also competed in track at Glenville
PERSONAL
• Son of Selena Parr and Chris Newell Sr.
• Has one sister, Chandler











