Keyshawn James-Newby Meets with Broncos, Seahawks

0:00It's April 5th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Former New Mexico ed rusher Kishan James Newby just dropped that he had a pre-draft sit down with the Denver Broncos. He's been chatting with a handful of teams lately, including the Seattle Seahawks, where he's got another in-person visit lined up, plus the Detroit, Lions and Minnesota Vikings. The 6-foot 2-244-pound defender put up 141 tackles, 24 sacks, and a top tier pass rush grade of 92.7 from Pro Football Focus last season. James Newby grinded through colleges like Montana Tech, Idaho and finally New Mexico, staying productive everywhere he went. Scouts love how he plays bigger than his size, with quick get off, smart angles, and a relentless motor that keeps him disrupting plays. Fans and analysts see him as a day-three draft pick, who could slide right into sub-packages for teams needing edge depth. His high effort and focus make him that reliable rotation guy, who never quits on a play.

1:03For the Broncos specifically, he might spell Nick Bonito, or Jonathan Cooper, especially if they shift Jonna Ellis inside. No such thing as too many pass rushers with that kind of intensity. James Newby sums it up himself. He's all about 100% effort, sticking to his foundation, and bringing heat every snap. Keep an eye on where he lands, come draft time.