Graig Newman

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Graig Newman
Born: (1989-07-02) July 2, 1989 (age 35)
Langley, British Columbia
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
CJFL Saskatoon Hilltops
CFL draft 2011, round: Territorial exemption
Career history
As player
2011–2013 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2014–2015 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2016 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Graig Newman (born July 2, 1989) is a Canadian former professional football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was invited to the Roughriders' 2011 training camp on May 17, 2011, and spent time on the team's practice roster during the 2011 season. [1] Following the completion of his junior career, Newman signed with Saskatchewan on December 11, 2011. [2] He played for two years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before re-signing with the Roughriders on February 9, 2016. [3] He announced his retirement on March 20, 2017. [4]

Newman played junior football for the Saskatoon Hilltops of the Canadian Junior Football League. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Riders sign local product Peter Thiel
  2. ↑ "Roughriders sign pair of Saskatchewan locals". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
  3. ↑ 2016 Free Agency
  4. ↑ "Graig Newman Announces Retirement". Saskatchewan Roughriders. March 20, 2017.
  5. ↑ "#42 GRAIG NEWMAN". riderville.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2016.


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