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Billy Newsome
Billy Newsome is a former defensive end out of Grambling State, selected by the Baltimore Colts with the 122nd overall pick (round 5) in the 1970 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Baltimore Colts, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets and Chicago Bears.
Draft Details
Billy Newsome Career Stats
- Super Bowl champion (V)
- Second-team Little All-American (1969)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions | Interception yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.5 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 1 |
Career History
- Baltimore Colts (1970–1972)
- New Orleans Saints (1973–1974)
- New York Jets (1975–1976)
- Chicago Bears (1977)
Born: Jacksonville, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-4
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  PIT |
Terry Bradshaw | QB | Louisiana Tech |
| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
Mike Phipps | QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
Phil Olsen | DT | Utah State |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
Al Cowlings | DE |  USC |
| 1 | 6 |  PHI |
Steve Zabel | LB |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 8 |  ARI |
Larry Stegent | RB |  Texas A&M |
| 1 | 9 |  SF |
Cedrick Hardman | DE | North Texas |
| 1 | 10 |  NO |
Ken Burrough | WR | Texas Southern |
| 1 | 11 |  DEN |
Bobby Anderson | RB |  Colorado |
| 1 | 12 |  ATL |
John Small | DT | Citadel |
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