Graig Newman

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Graig Newman
Profile
Position Defensive back
Personal information
Born (1989-07-02) July 2, 1989 (age 36)
Langley, British Columbia
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
CJFL Saskatoon Hilltops
CFL draft 2011
Career history
20112013 Saskatchewan Roughriders
20142015 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2016 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Graig Newman (born July 2, 1989) is a Canadian former professional football defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was invited to the Saskatchewan 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.