Quinton Newsome
Career Summary
Nebraska defensive back
Quinton Newsome played defensive back at Nebraska and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in his final two seasons.
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Early Life
Education
Newsome earned a degree in sports media and communication from Nebraska in May 2023.
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High School
North Gwinnett career
Newsome played at North Gwinnett High School in Georgia and helped the team win the 2017 Class 7A state championship. He earned first-team all-region recognition as a senior.
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College Career
Nebraska career
Newsome started all 12 games in both 2021 and 2022. In 2023, he appeared in 11 games with 10 starts, recording 37 tackles, three pass breakups and an interception. Against Purdue, he returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for a touchdown.
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Career Accomplishments
Big Ten honors
Newsome earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition from the coaches in 2022 and from the coaches and media in 2023. His blocked field goal return against Purdue earned Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
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30629, 00-0039767, 2001-07-11, Quinton Newsome, Quinton, Newsome
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