Craig Newsome

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Craig Newsome
Position(s):
Cornerback		 Jersey #(s):
21
Born: August 10, 1971 (1971-08-10) (age 36)
San Bernardino, California
Career Information
Year(s): 1995–1999
NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 32
College: Arizona State
Professional Teams
Career Stats
INT     4
INT yards     51
Games     53
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

Craig Newsome (Born August 10, 1971) is a former NFL cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers.

[edit] High School and College

He played for Eisenhower High School in Rialto, CA and attended San Bernardino Valley College and Arizona State University.

[edit] NFL career

The Packers drafted Newsome with the 32nd pick in the 1995 NFL Draft. He was the starting cornerback on the 1996 Green Bay Packers championship team. He also had a forced fumble and an interception in Super Bowl XXXI. On September 19,1999 the Packers traded Newsome to the 49ers.

[edit] Post NFL Career

In August of 2000, Newsome pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor prescription violation. Newsome later coached the LaCrosse River Rats, an indoor football team.

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Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XXXI Champions
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Head Coach Mike Holmgren
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