Keyshawn James-Newby

BIRDSEED

Faced an unconventional path to the NFL, as he couldn't enter the transfer portal after his time at Montana Tech due to the program being NAIA, so he had to share social media clips of his film with different programs in order to garner interest ... After some time, was contacted by Idaho and he enrolled there ... Played two seasons at Idaho before transferring to New Mexico where he earned all-conference honors

While at Montana Tech, was initially focused on securing an engineering degree, voicing a passion for buildings and construction before his football career took off ... Has interest in returning to the engineering field after his playing days are over

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS

Played five seasons in the collegiate ranks, making stops at Montana Tech (2021-22), Idaho (2023-24) and New Mexico (2025) ... Appeared in 53 games (46 starts) and recorded 226 tackles (121 solo), 49 TFLs, 33.5 sacks, 9 PDs, 5 FFs and 1 FR

During his lone season with New Mexico in 2025, totaled 52 tackles (29 solo), 15 TFLs, 9.0 sacks, 5 PDs and 2 FFs, earning a first-team All-Mountain West selection

In 2024, earned FCS All-American honors from AFCA and first-team All- Big Sky after posting 65 tackles (36 solo), 14.5 TFLs, 10.5 sacks and 2 FFs ... Registered at least 1+ TFLs in nine of the 13 games he appeared in