Timmy Newsome was drafted No. 162 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Winston-Salem State. 121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #162
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 224th at Winston-Salem State
The pick
How Timmy Newsome came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 224th among Winston-Salem State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 19888 years after the draft
Around pick 162
Who came off the board on either side of Timmy Newsome.
Vanderbilt
Minnesota
Alabama
Arizona
Winston-Salem State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Winston-Salem State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Timmy Newsome in the 1980 NFL Draft
Timmy Newsome is a Running back out of Winston-Salem State selected No. 162 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Winston-Salem State has produced 11 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Timmy Newsome drafted?
Timmy Newsome was selected No. 162 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/timmy-newsome.
What college did Timmy Newsome play for?
Timmy Newsome played college football at Winston-Salem State in the CIAA. See every Winston-Salem State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/winston-salem-state-rams.
How did Timmy Newsome's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/timmy-newsome.