Keyshawn James-Newby, Former Helena High and Montana Tech DL, Drafted by Philadelphia Eagles

Keyshawn James-Newby, former Helena High and Montana Tech DL, drafted by Philadelphia Eagles

Keyshawn James-Newby, listed at 6-foot-2 and 244 pounds, paced NCAA Division I New Mexico and the Mountain West Conference with nine sacks as a graduate transfer.

Lobo edge rusher selected in NFL Draft

Keyshawn James-Newby was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles today in the 7th round. He was the 252nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Eagles select New Mexico EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby with 252nd overall pick of 2026 NFL Draft

James-Newby is an undersized, but fast edge rusher who had a highly productive college career.

Lobos edge rusher selected in NFL draft

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The NFL draft has come to a close, and one player from the Lobos heard his name called. Edge rusher Keyshawn James Newby was selected in the 7th round, 252nd overall, by the Philadelphia Eagles. In his only season at UNM, James-Newby led the Mountain West with 9 sacks. He also logged [...]

Eagles select Keyshawn James-Newby with No. 252 pick in 2026 draft

The Philadelphia Eagles select New Mexico Lobos edge Keyshawn James-Newby in Round 7 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 252 overall pick  (via a trade with the Los Angeles Rams).