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Newton Essiem
DB · #1 · Villanova University
Height5'11"
Weight185 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 1:29 PM
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Background
VILLANOVA: Has the ability to be a top-notch CAA corner…Confident performer with outstanding cover skills…Will battle for a starting spot. 2024: Played in 11 games and tallied 10 tackles and two pass break-ups…Credited with a career-high four tackles at UIW in the second round of the FCS playoffs…Had a pass break-up against both Delaware and UIW. FREDERICK HIGH SCHOOL: League Defensive Player of the Year…Career stats: 112 tackles, nine interceptions and three forced fumbles…Tallied 1,199 career all-purpose yards…Member of the 4x100 state championship relay team. PERSONAL: Son of Fatima Stephens.
Hometown
🏴Frederick, MD
High schoolFrederick
Career path
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Villanova University | 4 | 2 | -- | Low | 1 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 15 |
| 2025 | Villanova University | 11 | 5 | -- | Low | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 |
| 2024 | Villanova University | 11 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| Career | 26 | 7 | -- | Low | 7 | 10 | 2 | 41 | 29 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026