Jeremy Newberry

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Jeremy Newberry
No. 62
Position:
Center
Personal information
Born: (1976-03-23) March 23, 1976 (age 48)
Antioch, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
College:California
NFL draft:1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:120
Games started:107
Fumbles Recovered:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jeremy David Newberry (born March 23, 1976) is an American former professional

center in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft.[1] He was born in Antioch, California, and played college football for the California Golden Bears
.

Newberry has also played for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers.

Currently, Newberry works as the KPIX 5 NFL Analyst.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Newberry joined the 49ers in

injured reserve after major microfracture surgery on his left knee in August 2006.[1][permanent dead link
]

Newberry was regarded as a tough, tenacious blocker with great technique in both run and pass protection. He was also the leader of the offensive line. On two occasions, Newberry was awarded the 49ers' "Bobb McKittrick award", which is given to the team’s offensive lineman who best exemplifies dedication, excellence and commitment.

Oakland Raiders

On March 6, 2007, Newberry was signed by the Oakland Raiders. He started all 14 games in which he appeared for the 4–12 Raiders that season, replacing Jake Grove, before becoming a free agent the following offseason.

San Diego Chargers

On June 2, 2008, Newberry signed with the San Diego Chargers. He started three games for the Chargers.

Atlanta Falcons

Newberry signed with the Atlanta Falcons on June 15, 2009. In July 2009, he retired.[2] The Atlanta Falcons organization did not confirm the reports.

References

  1. ^ "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (July 21, 2009). "Jeremy Newberry retires". ProFootballTalk.com.

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