Royce Newman
American football player (born 1997)
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Royce Dalton Newman (born August 17, 1997) is an American professional football guard for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
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Nashville, Illinois, U.S.
Newman with the Green Bay Packers in 2021 | |||||||
| Los Angeles Rams | |||||||
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Born | August 17, 1997 Nashville, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school | Nashville Community (IL) | ||||||
| College | Ole Miss (2016–2020) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2021: 4th round, 142nd overall pick | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||
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Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+1⁄4 in (1.96 m) | 310 lb (141 kg) | 33+3⁄4 in (0.86 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 5.15 s | 1.75 s | 2.91 s | 4.75 s | 7.91 s | 28.0 in (0.71 m) | 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) | 23 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[1][2] | ||||||||||||
Green Bay Packers
Newman was selected 142nd overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL draft.[3] He signed his rookie contract on May 14, 2021.[4] He was released on August 27, 2024.[5]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Newman was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 28, 2024.[6]
Arizona Cardinals
On March 21, 2025, Newman signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.[7] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[8]
New England Patriots
On September 24, 2025, the New England Patriots signed Newman to the practice squad.[9] He was released from the practice squad on October 7.[10]
Chicago Bears
On October 29, 2025, Newman signed with the Chicago Bears practice squad.[11] He was released on December 9.
Los Angeles Rams
On December 24, 2025, Newman was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[12]
