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
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Bowling Green |
2026 | Freshman
• Enrolled in January
Glenville High School |
Cleveland, Ohio |
• 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
BG FBall : Postpractice Interviews 3.10
Tuesday, March 10
BG Football NSD Presser 12.4
Friday, December 05
BG Football Press Conference vs UMass 11.20
Thursday, November 20
BG Football Postgame vs Akron 11.18
Wednesday, November 19











