TCU senior cornerback Josh Newton was among the 94 players named to the 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List revealed on Aug. 1. The annual honor is presented to the top defensive player in college football. Newton transferred in from Louisiana-Monroe and made an immediate impact for the Horned Frogs, earning a starting spot at cornerback and finishing the season with First-Team and AP First-Team All-Big 12 recognition.
Ninety-four standout defenders featured on 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, as selected by @TheFWAA: https://t.co/ZaDPnrPTzy pic.twitter.com/UIUlGl0Nk8
— Nagurski Trophy (@NagurskiTrophy) August 1, 2023
Newton started all 15 games for the TCU defense last season, recording 12 pass breakups and three interceptions to rank second on the team in both categories.