2026 PFN Player Profile: Jahsir Newsome-RB/LB/TE-West Philadelphia
Tagged under: District 12, News, Player Previews
Cody Brady | June 28, 2026
Jahsir Newsome
West Philadelphia
Class Of 2027
RB/LB/TE
Jersey #8
6’2” 200
2025 STATS:
/ 92 CARRIES 828 YARDS
• 11 TDs @ 58 TACKLES
6 TFLs
2026 District 12 2nd team all public
Twitter/X @jahh8_
Why do you play football?
I live football from the first time I’ve ever played it.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Derick Henry. He’s just the big physical Running back I paint my game like
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Yes, against Gratz. It was a direct snap I took it about 65 yards for a TD. I was on the move lol
What was your toughest game in 2025 season?
Against George Washington
What are your goals for this coming season?
To win a city championship & a state championship
What does the word “Coach” mean to you?
Coach means guidance, discipline, and someone who helps me become the best version of myself on and off the field.
What is your favorite season of the year?
Winter. Training season
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Where I’m from football keeps you from going in the wrong direction. So if you play it you stay on the right track
Name a football player you’d love to line up against
Jalen Carter
Name a football player you’d love to line up with.
Lane Johnson
What school sport that you do not play in have you supported?
Basketball
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and WHY?
I play the game, it keeps me out the way. If I’m in the house playing the game I can’t be in no “in the way” stuff
What is your least favorite play to run?
All verticals
Music of choice:
I like slow jams. My coach be listing to them. Some good music
Best Pizza topping?
Cheese
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Mexico. I gotta get there
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