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{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
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'''Derek Newton''' (born November 16, 1987) is an ] ] for the ] of the ]. He was drafted by the Texans in the seventh round of the ]. He played ] at ].
'''Derek Newton''' (born November 16, 1987) is an American former professional ] ]. He was selected by the ] in the seventh round of the ] and played for the team until knee injuries halted his career in 2016. He also played for the ]. He played ] at ], and ] before that.

==Early life==
A native of ], Newton attended ], where he was an All-Metro and All-District lineman as a senior, after playing only two years of ]. He helped the team to a 10–0 regular-season record during senior season. However, Newton went unregarded by national recruiting services like ] and ]. Despite drawing some interest from ] and ], he decided to attend ] in ] (2006–2007).

==College career==
A two-star recruit coming out of junior college,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Derek-Newton-77785 |title=Archived copy |access-date=April 19, 2014 |archive-date=March 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322150843/https://n.rivals.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Newton went on to ], where he ] in 2008. He became a starter in 2009, earning Second-team All-] honors. In 2010, he earned First-team honors.

==Professional career==
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| note = All values from 2011 ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Derek Newton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/derek-newton/32004e45-5770-1488-49b4-7c9c49e69a57 |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Scout Derek Newton College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=103144&DraftYear=2011 |access-date=November 12, 2013 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===Houston Texans===
Projected as a fifth-round selection, Newton was ranked as the No. 16 offensive tackle available in the ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/breakdowns/by_position/T.html |title=View Draft by Positions - 2011 Draft Tracker - SI.com |access-date=December 12, 2012 |archive-date=October 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031042803/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/breakdowns/by_position/T.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> '']'' described him as "a solid athlete and a terrific developmental prospect who could eventually break into a starting lineup".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/86373.html |title=Derek Newton - 2011 Draft Tracker - SI.com |access-date=December 12, 2012 |archive-date=May 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110504203340/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/86373.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Newton was eventually selected 214th overall by the ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2019-02-26}}</ref> He was the first offensive lineman to be drafted out of Arkansas State since ] in ].

During his rookie season, Newton appeared in 14 games as a backup to veteran right tackle ]. After Winston was cut following the 2011 NFL season, Newton competed with veteran ] for the starting right tackle spot, eventually winning out.<ref></ref>

After starting every game of the 2012 season, Newton injured his right knee during the Texans' win over the ] on November 22. He was replaced in the starting line-up by ].<ref></ref>
On March 7, 2015, Newton re-signed with the Texans to a five-year, $26.5 million contract.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/derek-newton-texans-agree-on-five-year-26-5m-deal-0ap3000000477197|title=Derek Newton, Texans agree on five-year, $26.5M deal|first=Kevin|last=Patra|date=March 7, 2015|access-date=March 7, 2015}}</ref>

On October 24, 2016, Newton went down with an injury in a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos and was carted off the field with air casts attached to both legs. It was eventually revealed that both patellar tendons were torn, effectively ending his 2016 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17879819/derek-newton-houston-texans-carted-injuries-knees|title=Source: Texans fear Newton tore patellar tendons|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=October 25, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Derek Newton won't return in 2016|url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Derek-Newton-wont-return-in-2016/67bb6bbe-4dd1-4ab8-8b8b-428381dbf66b|author=Sidhu, Deepi|website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref>

On May 12, 2017, Newton was placed on Reserve/] as a result of his knee injuries suffered in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texans place Derek Newton on PUP|url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-place-Derek-Newton-on-PUP/ca1afd2f-bc20-437d-9228-bac28342a2d8|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=May 12, 2017}}</ref>

On April 12, 2018, the Texans released Newton.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://nfltraderumors.co/texans-releasing-rt-derek-newton |title= Texans Releasing RT Derek Newton |author= Bouda, Nate|date=April 12, 2018}}</ref>

===New Orleans Saints===
On December 11, 2018, Newton signed a two-year contract with the ], two years after his devastating knee injuries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Derek Newton joins Saints 2 years after serious injury|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/derek-newton-joins-saints-2-years-after-serious-injury-0ap3000000998893|author=Knoblauch, Austin|website=NFL.com|date=December 11, 2018}}</ref> He was released on December 20, 2018, but was re-signed a week later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saints sign Cornelius Lucas, cut Derek Newton|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/20/saints-signing-cornelius-lucas-cut-derek-newton/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 20, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Saints re-sign Derek Newton and Cornelius Lucas, cut Josh Robinson and Mitchell Loewen|url=https://www.nola.com/saints/2018/12/saints-re-sign-derek-newton-and-cornelius-lucas-cut-josh-robinson-and-mitchell-loewen.html|website=NOLA.com|date=December 27, 2018}}</ref> On May 22, 2019, Newton was released by the Saints.<ref>{{cite web|title=Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-announce-roster-moves-x9123|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=May 24, 2019|archive-date=May 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524024820/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-announce-roster-moves-x9123|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:56, 2 January 2025

American football player (born 1987)

American football player
Derek Newton
refer to captionNewton with the Houston Texans in 2014
No. 75, 72, 77
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1987-11-16) November 16, 1987 (age 37)
Utica, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Utica (MS) Hinds Co. Agricultural
College:Arkansas State
NFL draft:2011 / round: 7 / pick: 214
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:83
Games started:68
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derek Newton (born November 16, 1987) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft and played for the team until knee injuries halted his career in 2016. He also played for the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Arkansas State, and Hinds Community College before that.

Early life

A native of Utica, Mississippi, Newton attended Hinds County Agricultural High School, where he was an All-Metro and All-District lineman as a senior, after playing only two years of high school football. He helped the team to a 10–0 regular-season record during senior season. However, Newton went unregarded by national recruiting services like Rivals.com and Scout.com. Despite drawing some interest from North Texas and Troy, he decided to attend Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi (2006–2007).

College career

A two-star recruit coming out of junior college, Newton went on to Arkansas State, where he redshirted in 2008. He became a starter in 2009, earning Second-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors. In 2010, he earned First-team honors.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 m) 		311 lb
(141 kg) 		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 5.01 s 1.74 s 2.90 s 5.00 s 7.76 s 25.5 in
(0.65 m)		 8 ft 4 in
(2.54 m)		 24 reps
All values from 2011 NFL Combine

Houston Texans

Projected as a fifth-round selection, Newton was ranked as the No. 16 offensive tackle available in the 2011 NFL draft. Sports Illustrated described him as "a solid athlete and a terrific developmental prospect who could eventually break into a starting lineup". Newton was eventually selected 214th overall by the Houston Texans. He was the first offensive lineman to be drafted out of Arkansas State since Ray Brown in 1986.

During his rookie season, Newton appeared in 14 games as a backup to veteran right tackle Eric Winston. After Winston was cut following the 2011 NFL season, Newton competed with veteran Rashad Butler for the starting right tackle spot, eventually winning out.

After starting every game of the 2012 season, Newton injured his right knee during the Texans' win over the Detroit Lions on November 22. He was replaced in the starting line-up by Ryan Harris.

On March 7, 2015, Newton re-signed with the Texans to a five-year, $26.5 million contract.

On October 24, 2016, Newton went down with an injury in a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos and was carted off the field with air casts attached to both legs. It was eventually revealed that both patellar tendons were torn, effectively ending his 2016 season.

On May 12, 2017, Newton was placed on Reserve/PUP as a result of his knee injuries suffered in 2016.

On April 12, 2018, the Texans released Newton.

New Orleans Saints

On December 11, 2018, Newton signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, two years after his devastating knee injuries. He was released on December 20, 2018, but was re-signed a week later. On May 22, 2019, Newton was released by the Saints.

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 22, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Derek Newton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  3. "2011 NFL Draft Scout Derek Newton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  4. "View Draft by Positions - 2011 Draft Tracker - SI.com". Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  5. "Derek Newton - 2011 Draft Tracker - SI.com". Archived from the original on May 4, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  6. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  7. Derek Newton is the new right tackle in Houston
  8. Texans coach Kubiak concerned as injuries mount
  9. Patra, Kevin (March 7, 2015). "Derek Newton, Texans agree on five-year, $26.5M deal". NFL.com. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  10. "Source: Texans fear Newton tore patellar tendons". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  11. Sidhu, Deepi. "Derek Newton won't return in 2016". HoustonTexans.com.
  12. "Texans place Derek Newton on PUP". HoustonTexans.com. May 12, 2017.
  13. Bouda, Nate (April 12, 2018). "Texans Releasing RT Derek Newton".
  14. Knoblauch, Austin (December 11, 2018). "Derek Newton joins Saints 2 years after serious injury". NFL.com.
  15. Williams, Charean (December 20, 2018). "Saints sign Cornelius Lucas, cut Derek Newton". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  16. "Saints re-sign Derek Newton and Cornelius Lucas, cut Josh Robinson and Mitchell Loewen". NOLA.com. December 27, 2018.
  17. "Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 22, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.

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