Greg Newsome II
CB
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Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-0
Age: 23
Weight: 192 lbs
College: Northwestern
2023 SEASON
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Solo30
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SCK0.5
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FF0
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INT2
Defense
Field Position
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opp 19-1 - by Yard Line | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Opp 49-20 - by Yard Line | 14 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Own 1-20 - by Yard Line | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Own 21-50 - by Yard Line | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Halves
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Half | 14 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Two Minutes of Half | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd Half | 12 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 17 | 34 |
Home vs Road
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Games | 7 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Road Games | 7 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Margin of Victory
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margin 0-7 | 6 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 17 | 34 |
| Margin 15+ | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Margin 8-14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Point Differential
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahead | 8 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 1-8 Points | 6 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahead by 9-16 Points | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behind | 9 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Behind by 1-8 Points | 8 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Behind by 9-16 Points | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 14 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quarters
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 11 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter | 8 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 17 | 34 |
| 4th Quarter within 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 17 | 34 |
| 2nd Quarter | 12 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd Quarter | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stadium Surfaces
| G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | 9 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turf | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Biography
Career TransactionsÂ
Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (26th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.Â
Key NotesÂ
- Played in 21 games at Northwestern from 2018-20, collecting 71 tackles, 25 pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery.
- Named to second team All-America by both Phil Steele and Football Writer Association of America in 2020. Received third team Associated Press All-America honors and was a consensus first team All-Big Ten selection.
- Earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors for his efforts in the classroom as a junior and sophomore.
- Led the Big Ten with 10 passes defended in 2020.
- Appeared in nine games with eight starts in 2019, making 36 tackles. Led the team and ranked second in the Big Ten with 11 pass breakups.
- Appeared in six games with four starts as a first-year defensive back in 2018, making 23 tackles and breaking up four passes.
Career Transactions
Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (26th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Awards/Honors
- Named to PFWA's 2021 NFL All-Rookie team.
- Browns 2021 Maurice Bassett Award winner for standout training camp performance by a rookie.
Key Notes
- Finished second on the team with nine passes defensed, while starting 11 of 12 games played as a rookie in 2021.
- Played in 21 games at Northwestern from 2018-20, collecting 71 tackles, 25 pass breakups, one interception and one fumble recovery. Earned All-America status and first team All-Big Ten honors.
Personal
- Native of Chicago, Ill. and attended IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), after playing his sophomore and junior seasons at Glenbard North High School (Carol Stream, Ill.).
- Also lettered three times in basketball.