4-star LB Asa Newsom commits to Kansas State

Waverly (Iowa) Waverly-Shell Rock four-star linebacker Asa Newsom has committed to Kansas State.

Newsom is the No. 606 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

The 2023 On300 ranking has Newsom as the No. 206 prospect and the No. 21 linebacker in the class.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $14.6k. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Asa Newsom Scouting Summary

Lengthy linebacker prospect who plays with instincts and field vision that closes to the ball with ferocity. Ran freakish track times during his junior track and field season with a 49.84 400m and a 56.20 in the 400m hurdles. Tremendous build with plenty of room to fill out. Reads and reacts hastily and is quick to trigger downhill. Lacks pop and power when stacking and shedding in the box but is physically capable. High NFL upside due to overall athletic ability and size. Dominant basketball player as well.