LeMarcus Newman

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LeMarcus Newman
Date of birth: May 3, 1980 (1980-05-03) (age 28)
Place of birth: Houston, Texas
Career information
Position(s): Cornerback, Kick Returner
College: Texas A&M in Kingsville
NFL Draft: 2005 / Round:
Organizations
 As player:
2005 San Francisco 49ers

Leo Marcus Newman was born on May 3, 1980 in Houston, Texas and is an American football player Cornerback, Kick Returner. He was acquired as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2005 but was later waived by the team.

[edit] High school career

  • Attended Madison High School before transferring to Worthing High School.
  • Played Cornerback, Strong Safety, Wide Receiver, Kick Returner, and Kicker.
  • Had over 5 INT's, 65 tackles, 7 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recover for a TD, and 1 sack his senior year.
  • Made the Texas Regional Finals in the 100 m, 200 m and 4x100 m.
  • Posted his fastest time of 10.49 in the regional finals of the class 4a 100 m despite coming in 5th place.
  • Signed with Oklahoma State University.

[edit] Personal

  • Graduated with a Computer Science Degree as well as a Sociology Degree.
  • College roommate of Eddie Moten DS of the Philadelphia Souls
  • Married high school sweetheart Amber Alfred.

[edit] College career

  • Caught 1 Int, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 force fumbles, 1 sack and had 47 tackles in the 98-99 season @ Lackawanna Junior College. Receiving Junior College Preseason All American & All Conference Honors.
  • Ran Track at Cloud County Community College. Ran his fastest time @ the National Junior College Indoor Meet with a time of 21.3 in the 200 m.
  • Texas A&M in Kingsville 2004 he receive Iron Man of the Year, Second Team Lone Star Conference Academic Award, and Most Dedicated Award.