Greg Newsome II was drafted No. 26 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall
Greg Newsome II Northwestern Draft
Greg Newsome II was drafted No. 26 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1915th at Northwestern
The pick
How Greg Newsome II came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 192 lbs
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1915th among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1579% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Greg Newsome II.
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Minnesota
Houston
Northwestern in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Greg Newsome II in the 2021 NFL Draft
Greg Newsome II is a Defensive back out of Northwestern selected No. 26 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2021 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Greg Newsome II drafted?
Greg Newsome II was selected No. 26 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/greg-newsome-ii.
What college did Greg Newsome II play for?
Greg Newsome II played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Greg Newsome II's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/greg-newsome-ii.