Terence Newman was drafted No. 5 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 221 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value

2003 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall

Terence Newman Kansas State Draft

Terence Newman was drafted No. 5 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 221 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value

2× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#5
Round
1
Draft class
2003
NFL games
221
Years as starter
15
Career AV
702nd at Kansas State
Pro Bowls
2

The pick

How Terence Newman came off the board in 2003.

Drafted by

Dallas Cowboys

Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall · NFC East

Full 2003 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
Measurables
189 lbs
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

221 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value

Games played
221
Seasons as a starter
15
Career approximate value
702nd among Kansas State picks
AV with the drafting club
5274% of career value
Final season
201714 years after the draft
Accolades
2× Pro Bowl

Around pick 5

Who came off the board on either side of Terence Newman.

Kansas State in the 2003 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DB picks from Kansas State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Terence Newman in the 2003 NFL Draft

Terence Newman is a Defensive back out of Kansas State selected No. 5 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft. 221 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Terence Newman drafted?

Terence Newman was selected No. 5 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/terence-newman.

What college did Terence Newman play for?

Terence Newman played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.

How did Terence Newman's NFL career turn out?

221 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/terence-newman.