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Cru Newman

Quarterback
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS
PORTLAND, OREGON
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

2671

Passing Yards

31

Touchdown Passes

714

Rushing Yards

15

Rushing Touchdowns
“Cru is one of the best high school football players I have coached against. He is unbelievable with the ball in his hands and you have to center your defense around him. He is a very potent weapon.”
Aaron Hazel
Head Coach - head coach of Nelson High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 180-pound senior quarterback led the Rams to a 13-0 record and the Class 6A state championship this past season. Newman passed for 2,671 yards and 31 touchdowns, adding 714 yards and 15 scores on the ground. He amassed 442 yards of offense and three TDs in Central Catholic’s 49-21 win over Tualatin High in the state final. A three-time Conference Player of the Year, he also led the Rams to the 2021 state title.

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Academic Achievement

Newman has maintained a 3.78 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

A member of the Rams Football Leadership Council, Newman has volunteered locally with the Big Yard Foundation, which benefits those who live in disadvantaged communities.