Greg Newsome
23-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
49
SACKS
0.5
INT
2
FF
0
TD
1
2024 Projections
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Option exercised
The Browns exercised Newsome's 2025 fifth-year option Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Newsome had a breakout season under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in 2023. He started 13 of the 14 games he appeared in, picking off the first two passes of his career while breaking up 14 passes. Newsome also registered a career-best 49 tackles (34 solo) and returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown.
The 26th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Newsome had a breakout season under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in 2023. He started 13 of the 14 games he appeared in, picking off the first two passes of his career while breaking up 14 passes. Newsome also registered a career-best 49 tackles (34 solo) and returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown.
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Measurables Review
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How do Greg Newsome's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 0"Weight
192 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secShuttle Time
4.26 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
18 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
31.13 in
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Fifth-year option likely
Newsome is expected to have the fifth-year option on his rookie contract picked up by the Browns before the May 2 deadline to do so, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
A first-round pick in 2021, Newsome moved into the slot cornerback role last season and allowed a strong 60.5 QB rating in coverage, and the coaching staff was pleased with his development. Newsome is set to make $2.4 million in 2024, and would have a salary of $13.38 million in 2025 if the option is exercised.
A first-round pick in 2021, Newsome moved into the slot cornerback role last season and allowed a strong 60.5 QB rating in coverage, and the coaching staff was pleased with his development. Newsome is set to make $2.4 million in 2024, and would have a salary of $13.38 million in 2025 if the option is exercised.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Newsome shifted to slot corner in his second season and performed better, per Pro Football Focus, despite not liking the new role. Both he and Denzel Ward played the slot during camp, so there should be some movement among Newsome, Ward and Martin Emerson in defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's scheme. That trio is a strong coverage unit and perhaps make up the best level of the defense.
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Eligible for extension
Newsome is entering his fourth year and is extension-eligible, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports. He finished 2023 with 49 tackles, 14 passes defensed, two interceptions, one touchdown and 0.5 sacks over 14 games.
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Cleared on injury report
Newsome (knee) no longer has an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Texans, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Practices Wednesday
Newsome (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session.
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Won't play at Cincinnati
Newsome (knee) is out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Unavailable Thursday
Newsome (knee) did not participate at the Browns' practice Thursday.
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