Former San Jose State player Jelani Newman dies at 25 in crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Jelani Newman, a former San Jose State football player, has died at 25 following a motorcycle accident. Newman played offensive line for the Spartans from 2019 to 2022 and was known for wearing jersey No. 72. The San Jose State football program honored him by posting a tribute and his jersey number on social media. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by a friend to assist Newman's family with memorial expenses. Details surrounding the accident remain unclear.
- •Jelani Newman died in a motorcycle accident.
- •He played for San Jose State from 2019 to 2022.
- •Newman was a standout at Saguaro High School.
- •A GoFundMe campaign is raising funds for his family.
- •San Jose State football paid tribute on social media.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bay Area college football player dies at 25 after motorcycle crash
"Jelani Newman played four seasons on the San Jose State football team and wore No. 72. His former program has paid tribute after his death at 25.
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