Derek Newton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derek Newton
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 16, 1987(1987-11-16)
Age	37
Birthplace	Utica
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Scorpio

Derek Newton Biography

Derek Newton is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on November 16, 1987 in Utica, Mississippi, United States. Derek Newton (born November 16 1987) is an American football offensive lineman who is an unsigned free agent. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft and played for the team until knee injuries stopped his career in. He been a part of his team, the New Orleans Saints. He played for the college team in Arkansas State, and Hinds Community College prior to that.

After starting every game during the 2012 season Newton was injured on his knee in the Texans victory against the Detroit Lions on November 22. Newton was substituted in the lineup starting with 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.

The prospect of a selection in the fifth round, Newton was ranked as the number. 16 offensive tackle for the 2010 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 then selected 214th overall by Houston Texans. Newton is the only offensive lineman selected from Arkansas State since Ray Brown in 1986.

Derek Newton Net Worth

Derek Newton is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Newton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

A two-star recruit from junior college, Newton continued his education at Arkansas State, where he was redshirted in 2008. He made the team in 2009, and was awarded the Second Team All-Sun Belt conference honors. He was a starter in 2010 and received First Team recognition.

In his rookie year, Newton appeared in 14 games in the role of a backup for experienced right tackle Eric Winston. After Winston was dismissed after the 2010 NFL year, Newton competed with veteran Rashad Butler to take the spot of starting right tackle before winning the position.

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).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derek Newton celebrates birthday on November 16 of every year.