Dazz Newsome

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Dazz Newsome
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Newsome with North Carolina in 2019
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 24)
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Hampton
College:North Carolina (2017–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 221
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-ACC (2019)
Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards:
23
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Dazz Newsome (born May 15, 1999) is an American professional

2021 NFL Draft
.

Early years

Newsome attended

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

NCAA
athletes in response to the pandemic.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Newsome was drafted by 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]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄8 in
(1.78 m) 		190 lb
(86 kg) 		29+7⁄8 in
(0.76 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.57 s 1.65 s 2.66 s 4.39 s 7.39 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[22][23][24]

References

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

External links

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