Quinton Newsome Explained

Quinton Newsome
Currentteam:	Denver Broncos
Number:	36
Position:	Cornerback
Birth Date:	11 July 2001
Birth Place:	Suwanee, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	1
Weight Lb:	185
College:	Nebraska (2019–2023)
Undraftedyear:	2024
Pastteams:	Denver Broncos (–present)
Status:	Active
Pfr:	quinton-newsome

Quinton Newsome (born July 11, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Early life and high school

Newsome attended high school at North Gwinnett. Coming out of high school, Newsome was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.^{[1] [2]}

College career

In week seven of the 2021 season against Michigan State he recorded seven tackles and a pass deflection.^[3] In Newsome's first two seasons in 2020 and 2021 he notched 66 tackles with two being for a loss, four pass deflections, and a forced fumble.^[4] During the 2022 season, Newsome posted 44 tackles, ten pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.^[5] In week six of the 2023 season, Newsome recorded his first career interception off quarterback Luke Altmyer which he returned for 39 yards as he finished the game with the pick and five tackles.^[6] In week nine, Newsome recovered two fumbles, and returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for a touchdowns, as he helped the Cornhuskers beat Purdue.^[7] For his performance against the Boilermakers, Newsome was named the Big-Ten special teams player of the week.^[8] During the 2023 season, Newsome tallied 37 tackles, with one going for a loss, three pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery.^[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Newsome declared for the 2024 NFL draft.^{[10] [11]}

Statistics

Year	School	G	GS	Solo	Ast	Tot	Sacks	Int	PD	FF	FR
2019	Nebraska	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	Nebraska	8	1	9	1	10	0	0	0	1	0
2021	Nebraska	12	12	38	19	57	1	0	4	0	0
2022	Nebraska	12	12	27	17	44	2	0	10	1	1
2023	Nebraska	11	10	20	17	37	0	1	4	0	1

Professional career

Newsome signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2024.^[12]

External links

• Nebraska Cornhuskers bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gabriel . Parker . Versatile Georgia DB Newsome chooses Huskers over SEC suitors . Fremont Tribune . 6 August 2018 . 2 February 2024.
2. Web site: Bland . Evan . Lincoln visit shattered stereotypes, sealed a commitment from Georgia's Quinton Newsome . Omaha World-Herald . 6 August 2018 . 2 February 2024.
3. Web site: Struve . Gavin . Starting cornerback Quinton Newsome becomes Nebraska's 13th Blackshirt of 2021 . Omaha World-Herald . 12 October 2021 . 2 February 2024.
4. Web site: Quinton Newsome . Sports Reference . 2 February 2024.
5. Web site: Lorenzi . Joe . Quinton Newsome, the elder statesman of a Nebraska cornerback room full of leaders . Omaha-World Herald . 18 August 2023 . 2 February 2024.
6. Web site: Bland . Evan . Nebraska's Quinton Newsome snags long-awaited interception . Star-Herald . 6 October 2023 . 2 February 2024.
7. Web site: Bland . Evan . High 'Q': Big day for Nebraska corner Quinton Newsome validates his return for final season . Omaha World-Herald . 28 October 2023 . 2 February 2024.
8. Web site: Mullin . Luke . Nebraska's Quinton Newsome named Big Ten special teams player of the week . Lincoln Journal Star . 30 October 2023 . 2 February 2024.
9. Web site: Bredeson . Evan . Husker defensive back declares for NFL Draft . Cornhuskers Wire . 5 December 2023 . 2 February 2024.
10. Web site: Dorn . Nolan . Nebraska defensive back Quinton Newsome declares for NFL draft . KLKN-TV . 4 December 2023 . 2 February 2024.
11. Web site: Callaghan-Croley . Dylan . Looking back at the career of draft prospect Quinton Newsome . Cornhuskers Wire . 5 December 2023 . 2 February 2024.
12. Web site: Broncos sign WR Phillip Dorsett, CB Quinton Newsome. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. May 13, 2024.