AJ Newberry
AJ Newberry
Does a little of everything without one standout trait. He has spent three seasons in the Vanderbilt backfield. The receipt: 26 rush yds against Utah State — Week 5, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- game log
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Clark Lea
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vanderbilt | 18 | 57 | 3.2 | 3 | -- |
| 2024 | Vanderbilt | 41 | 185 | 4.5 | 3 | -- |
| 2023 | Vanderbilt | 20 | 96 | 4.8 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 79 | 338 | 4.3 | 6 | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vanderbilt | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | -- |
| 2024 | Vanderbilt | 7 | 134 | 19.1 | 2 | -- |
| 2023 | Vanderbilt | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 9 | 152 | 16.9 | 2 | -- |
How he plays
Play style
Plays within the scheme — consistent production without a dominant dimension.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Vanderbilt
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Vanderbilt
Returning around him
- 86% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 1 Vanderbilt player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (18 in / 19 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Vanderbilt · Last season: 10-3 (AP #13) · Talent rank #55 · 2026 recruiting class #33
DNA match
Player DNA
Balanced Back
Plays within the scheme — consistent production without a dominant dimension.
His 2024 production profile sits closest to Alex Tecza’s 2024 season.
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Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Alex Tecza's sophomore season at Navy (2024).
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Development
Development Trajectory · rushing yards
2023–2025-41%
Sharp dropoff (-41%) — career inflection point.