Royce Newman
Newman with the Green Bay Packers in 2021 | |||||||
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Born | August 17, 1997 Nashville, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school | Nashville Community (IL) | ||||||
| College | Ole Miss (2016–2020) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2021: 4th round, 142nd overall pick | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||
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Royce Dalton Newman (born August 17, 1997) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Professional career
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+1⁄4 in (1.96 m) |
310 lb (141 kg) |
33+3⁄4 in (0.86 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
5.15 s | 1.75 s | 2.91 s | 4.75 s | 7.91 s | 28.0 in (0.71 m) |
8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) |
23 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[1][2] | ||||||||||||
Green Bay Packers
Newman was selected 142nd overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft.[3] He signed his rookie contract on May 14, 2021.[4] He was released on August 27, 2024.[5]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Newman was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 28, 2024.[6]
Arizona Cardinals
On March 21, 2025, Newman signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.[7] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[8]
New England Patriots
On September 24, 2025, the New England Patriots signed Newman to the practice squad.[9] He was released from the practice squad on October 7.[10]
Chicago Bears
On October 29, 2025, Newman signed with the Chicago Bears practice squad.[11] He was released on December 9.
References
- ^ "Royce Newman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". National Football League. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "Royce Newman, Mississippi, OG, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "2021 NFL Draft: Packers select Mississippi OL Royce Newman in the fourth round, No. 142 overall". Packers.com. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign seven draft picks". packers.com. May 14, 2021. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Bucs claim former Packers G Royce Newman". Buccaneers.com. August 28, 2024.
- ^ Gershman, Zach. "Cardinals Add Depth With Royce Newman, Jaylon Jones". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Bam Knight Surprise, Nolen On PUP As Cardinals Make Final Cuts To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ "Patriots Sign OL Royce Newman and TE Gee Scott Jr. to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "Patriots Sign RB Jashaun Corbin to the Practice Squad; Release OL Royce Newman from the practice squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
- ^ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved October 30, 2025.