Newton attended Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, Louisiana, where he was a two-year starting wide receiver on the football team.
[4] In week nine of the 2020 season, he picked off a pass by Zac Thomas for his first career interception, but the Warhawks lost to Appalachian State 31–13.
[11] Newton started the 2022 season off hot, as in week two he recorded his first interception with TCU, helping the Horned Frogs beat Tarleton State 59–17.
[12] He recorded another interception the following week, picking off a pass by quarterback Tanner Mordecai to help TCU beat SMU 42–34.
[13] In TCU's season finale, Newton returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown, as he helped the Horned Frogs rout Iowa State 62–14.