Lobo's Dream: Keyshawn James-Newby Drafted by Eagles

0:00On April 26th, former New Mexico-Edger Kishan James Newby just lived the dream every college baller chases. The Philadelphia Eagles snagged him with their final pick, number 252, in the 2026 NFL draft. This Lobo Defender capped off a gritty path straight to the pros. James Newby's road wasn't straight out the gate. He kicked off a Montana tech, leveled up at Idaho for two seasons, then dominated at New Mexico. In 2025, he dropped nine sacks and 15 tackles for loss, flipping games with his relentless pressure on quarterbacks. New Mexico fans are buzzing because this pick signals real progress under coach Jason Eck. It's the first time in over 50 years the Eagles drafted a Lobo, though one alum did carve out a career there after going undrafted back in two. 2006 James Newby reps that Lobo grit turning heads nationwide. Scouts love his high motor and smarts, even if he's undersized for the league. He joins a stacked Eagles pass rush

1:00with guys like Jonathan Greenard and young guns like Jalik's Hunt. Expect him to scrap for reps on special teams or the practice squad while chasing that bigger role. His story proves persistence pays off, boosting New Mexico's rep for molding overlooked talent into NFL contenders. Now in Philly, James Newby gets his shot to build a legacy. One disruptive play at a time, from around the league powered by AI. This is NFL news today. I'm Corey with the story.