- LeMarcus Newman
NFL player
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DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1980|5|3|mf=y
Birthplace=Houston, Texas
Position=Cornerback ,Kick Returner
College=Texas A&M in Kingsville
DraftedYear=2005
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years=2005
teams=San Francisco 49ers Leo Marcus Newman was born on
May 3 ,1980 inHouston, Texas and is an American football player as aCornerback andKickoff returner . He was acquired as an undraftedfree agent by theSan Francisco 49ers in 2005 but was later waived by the team.High school career
*Attended Madison High School before transferring to Worthing High School.
*Played Cornerback, Strong Safety, Wide Receiver, Kick Returner, and Kicker.
*Had over 5 INT's, 65 tackles, 7 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recover for a TD, and 1 sack his senior year.
*Made the Texas Regional Finals in the 100 m, 200 m and 4x100 m.
*Posted his fastest time of 10.49 in the regional finals of the class 4a 100 m despite coming in 5th place.
*Signed with Oklahoma State University.
Personal
*Graduated with a
Computer Science degree as well as a Sociology Degree.*Mentor is
Darrell Green formerWashington Redskins great.*Made an appearance in the
Jet Magazine April 2006 Issue.*Cousin to
Dallas Cowboys CornerbackTerence Newman .*College roommate of
Eddie Moten DS of thePhiladelphia Souls *Grew up on the same street as
Tennessee Titans quarterbackVince Young .*Waived by the San Francisco on
August 25 ,2006 .*Married high school sweetheart Amber Alfred.
College career
*Originally signed with
Oklahoma State University in 1998.*Played collegiate football at
Lackawanna Junior College andArizona Western College before enrolling intoKansas State University and then transferring to Texas A&M in Kingsville.*Caught 1 Int, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 force fumbles, 1 sack and had 47 tackles in the 98-99 season @ Lackawanna Junior College. Receiving Junior College Preseason All American & All Conference Honors.
*Ran Track at Cloud County Community College. Ran his fastest time @ the National Junior College Indoor Meet with a time of 21.3 in the 200 m.
*Texas A&M in Kingsville 2004 he receive Iron Man of the Year, Second Team Lone Star Conference Academic Award, and Most Dedicated Award.
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