Dazz Newsome Explained

Dazz Newsome
Current Team:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Number:82
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:15 May 1999
Birth Place:Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:184
High School:Hampton
College:North Carolina (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:6
Draftpick:221
Pastteams:
Status:Reserve/suspended
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-ACC (2019)
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:23
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue6:0
Pfr:NewsDa00

Dazz Newsome (born May 15, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at North Carolina and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Newsome attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia.[1] He played wide receiver, running back and cornerback in high school. As a senior he was the Daily Press Offensive Player of the Year after he had 35 total touchdowns, 1,684 rushing yards and 413 receiving yards.[2] He originally committed to the University of Maryland, College Park to play college football but later changed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[3]

College career

Newsome originally started his career at North Carolina in 2017 as a defensive back but was converted to wide receiver.[4] [5] He finished his first season with 18 receptions for 227 yards in nine games. As a sophomore in 2018, he played in 11 games with six starts and had 44 receptions for 506 yards and two receiving touchdowns and a punt return touchdown.[6] As a junior in 2019, Newsome led the team with 72 receptions for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns.[7] In his senior year, the COVID-19 affected 2020 season, Newsome caught 54 passes for 684 yards and 6 touchdowns. He entered the NFL draft following the season, electing not to use the extra year of eligibility that had been granted to NCAA athletes in response to the pandemic.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Newsome was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 6th round, 221st overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[8] On June 2, 2021, Newsome suffered a broken collarbone.[9] The same day, he signed his four-year rookie contract with Chicago.[10] On August 31, 2021, Newsome was waived by the Bears.[11] The following day, Newsome was added to Chicago's practice squad.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on January 8, 2022.

On August 23, 2022, Newsome was waived by the Bears.[13]

The Seattle Seahawks hosted Newsome for a workout on October 18, 2022.[14] On October 29, 2022, the Cincinnati Bengals also hosted Newsome for a workout.

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 1, 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Newsome to their practice squad.[15] He was released just two days later.[16]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 14, 2022, the San Francisco 49ers hosted Newsome for a workout.[17] He was signed to the team’s practice squad the following day.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023.[19] He was waived on August 22, 2023.[20]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 27, 2024, Newsome agreed to terms with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.[21] He was placed on the reserve/suspended list on May 12, 2024.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yanchulis . Kate . October 12, 2016 . Hampton's Dazz Newsome approaches football with calculated instinct . May 29, 2023 . Chicago Tribune . en-US.
  2. Web site: Yanchulis . Kate . December 24, 2016 . Daily Press All-Stars: Football, offense . May 29, 2023 . Daily Press.
  3. Web site: Yanchulis . Kate . February 1, 2017 . Hampton's Dazz Newsome chooses UNC over VT, UMD . May 29, 2023 . Daily Press.
  4. Web site: Wood . Norm . October 16, 2019 . Hampton High grad Dazz Newsome finds starring role at UNC after move from defense to receiver . May 29, 2023 . Pilot Online.
  5. Web site: Alexander . Jonathan . November 1, 2018 . How UNC's Newsome went from defender to an offensive threat . May 29, 2023 . Greensboro News and Record . en.
  6. Web site: September 22, 2019 . 'I can see!' Why UNC's Dazz Newsome is catching the ball better . May 29, 2023 . News & Observer.
  7. Web site: Taylor . John . January 7, 2020 . North Carolina WR Dazz Newsome announces return . May 29, 2023 . NBC Sports College Football . en-US.
  8. Web site: Mayer . Larry . May 1, 2021 . Bears spend second sixth-round pick on WR Newsome . May 29, 2023 . ChicagoBears.com.
  9. Web site: Links . Zachary . June 2, 2021 . Broken Collarbone For Bears' Dazz Newsome . May 29, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
  10. Web site: Levine . Ben . June 2, 2021 . Bears Sign Four More Draft Picks . May 29, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
  11. Web site: Medina . Luis . August 31, 2021 . The Bears Have Waived Sixth-Round Picks Dazz Newsome and Thomas Graham Jr. . May 29, 2023 . Bleacher Nation.
  12. Web site: Wiltfong . Lester A. Jr. . September 1, 2021 . Bears announce initial 2021 Practice Squad . September 3, 2021 . Windy City Gridiron . en.
  13. Web site: Mayer . Larry . August 23, 2022 . Roster Moves: Bears cut five to reach 80-man roster limit . May 29, 2023 . ChicagoBears.com.
  14. Web site: Gilbert . John P. . October 18, 2022 . Seahawks workout trio of wide receivers Tuesday . May 29, 2023 . Field Gulls . en.
  15. Web site: Dixon . John . November 1, 2022 . Chiefs sign former Bears wideout to practice squad . May 29, 2023 . Arrowhead Pride . SB Nation.
  16. Web site: Goldman . Charles . November 4, 2022 . Chiefs release WR Dazz Newsome, sign DB Ugo Amadi to practice squad . May 29, 2023 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  17. Web site: Posey . Kyle . November 14, 2022 . 49ers sign Dazz Newsome to the practice squad . May 29, 2023 . Niners Nation . en.
  18. Web site: November 15, 2022 . Dazz Newsome: Headed to San Francisco . May 29, 2023 . CBSSports.com.
  19. Web site: Madson . Kyle . February 1, 2023 . 49ers add 10 players to reserve/future contracts . May 29, 2023 . Niners Wire . en-US.
  20. Web site: August 22, 2023 . 49ers Sign WR Anthony Miller; Waive a Wide Receiver . 49ers.com.
  21. Web site: 2024-02-27 . Riders Sign Former Chicago Bears Draft Selection Dazz Newsome . 2024-02-27 . Saskatchewan Roughriders . en.
  22. Web site: Dazz Newsome . Footballdb.com . 15 August 2024.