Needham was born on May 19, 1996, in Sacramento, California, making him 25 years old as of 2021. The talented cornerback holds American nationality and began his football journey at the collegiate level, playing for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Despite going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, Needham managed to secure a spot on the Miami Dolphins roster as an undrafted free agent.