Graig Newman

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]

Graig Newman
Born: (1989-07-02) July 2, 1989
Langley, British Columbia
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
CJFLSaskatoon Hilltops
CFL Draft2011 / Round: Territorial exemption
Career history
As player
20112013Saskatchewan Roughriders
20142015Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2016Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

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

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