Harry Newsome was drafted No. 214 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. 140 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #214
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 140
- Career AV
- 1914th at Wake Forest
The pick
How Harry Newsome came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Punter P
- College
-
Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Career approximate value
- 1914th among Wake Forest picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 737% of career value
- Final season
- 19938 years after the draft
Around pick 214
Who came off the board on either side of Harry Newsome.
Vanderbilt
Colorado College
UL Monroe
Bethune-Cookman
Wake Forest in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other P picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Harry Newsome in the 1985 NFL Draft
Harry Newsome is a Punter out of Wake Forest selected No. 214 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1985 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value Wake Forest has produced 65 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 Harry Newsome drafted?
Harry Newsome was selected No. 214 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/harry-newsome.
What college did Harry Newsome play for?
Harry Newsome played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Harry Newsome's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/harry-newsome.