Greg Newsome II is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. The Browns selected Newsome as the 26th pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Due to some injuries his rookie season, he was able to start in 11 games out of the 16 games played, recorded 37 tackles and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Newsome registered his first NFL sack and boosted his total tackes of 42 in the 2022 NFL season.
However, Newsome's breakthrough came in the 2023 season. He established himself as the starter and had his best season, recording 49 tackles, sacking an opponent for the second time, and intercepting an NFL pass for the first time. In April 2024, the Browns decided to pick up the fifth-year option on his contract. Before joining the NFL, Newsome played collegiate football at Northwestern University. He started his collegiate career in 2018 and quickly became a key player for the team. By his junior year in 2020, Newsome earned First-team All Big-ten and Second-team All-American honors.
Greg Newsome II's Parents
Craig and Tara Newsome are the parents of Greg Newsome II.
Greg Newsome II's Father
Craig Newsome is a former NFL cornerback. He attended Eisenhower High School, where his passion for football began. Craig's journey in football took him from San Bernardino Valley College to Arizona State University. In 1995, the Green Bay Packers selected Craig in the first round of the NFL Draft. He spent four successful years with the Packers, contributing to their Super Bowl victory in 1997.
Craig then played one season with the San Francisco 49ers in 1999, before retiring with a broken back. Throughout his five-year NFL career, Craig played in 53 games, accumulating 219 tackles, four interceptions, and one forced fumble. After retiring, he briefly coached the La Crosse River Rats in the Indoor Football League. As of September 2024, Craig shares his football expertise as a coach for the Holmen High School football team in Holmen, Wisconsin.
Greg Newsome II's Mother
Tara Newsome is the mother of Greg Newsome II. However, there is no viable information about his mother on the internet.
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A. Gregory Newsome II is 24 years old, as of September 2024. He was born on May 18, 2000.
A. Gregory Newsome II is 6 feet tall.
A. Greg Newsome II has played 41 games over his career after the end of 2023 season.
A. Greg Newsome II has 34 interception return yards over his career.
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