Graig Newman
| Born: | July 2, 1989 Langley, British Columbia |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| CJFL | Saskatoon Hilltops |
| CFL draft | 2011, round: Territorial exemption |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2011–2013 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2014–2015 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2016 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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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]
Newman played junior football for the Saskatoon Hilltops of the Canadian Junior Football League.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Riders sign local product Peter Thiel
- ^ "Roughriders sign pair of Saskatchewan locals". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
- ^ 2016 Free Agency
- ^ "Graig Newman Announces Retirement". Saskatchewan Roughriders. March 20, 2017.
- ^ "#42 GRAIG NEWMAN". riderville.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
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