GregNewsome II
CBCB#20Northwestern
6'1" • 192lbs • 26y/oDraft Eligibility:2021
- Overall Grade '20
- 79.4
- 33rd/525 - CBs
- Snap Count '20
- 360
- 269th/1524 - CBs
- Interceptions '20
- 1
- 99th/525 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '20
- 7
- 19th/525 - CBs
Greg
Newsome II
CB
#20
|
Northwestern
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/29/2026
Greg Newsome II was a cornerback for the New York Giants who earned a 79.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2020 season, 33rd among 525 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 83.5 ranked 16th among 525 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 59.7 ranked 379th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Newsome II broke up 7 passes in coverage. He allowed a 31.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 12 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 12 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
New York Giants
2026 - Present
Jacksonville Jaguars
2025
Cleveland Browns
2021 - 2025
Northwestern Wildcats
2018 - 2020
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2020
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
79.4
AVG
33rd/525 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
83.5
AVG
16th/525 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
420th/525 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
59.7
AVG
379th/525 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs WIUN
88
Week 12, 2020
@ WIUN
74
Week 5, 2019
vs MIST
72.3
Week 4, 2019
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ INUN
41.7
Week 10, 2019
@ OHST
42.1
Week CC, 2018
vs NVLV
52.1
Week 3, 2019
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2020
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
12
448th/525 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
99th/525 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
238th/525 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
12
117th/525 CBs
Defense
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Rank
448
th
Solo Tackles
12
157
th
Assists
4
118
th
Forced Fumbles
0
313
th
Stops
5
82
nd
Sacks
0
232
nd
Missed Tackles
4
99
th
Interceptions
1
15
th
Passer Rating Allowed
31.7
20
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
7.8
238
th
Total Pressures
0
19
th
PBUs
7
117
th
Receptions Allowed
12
Rank
269
th
Total Snaps
360
309
th
Run Defense Snaps
154
764
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
230
th
Coverage Snaps
206
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