Jonathan Newsome

OLB

Drafted 166th overall in the 5th round of the 2014 draft, Jonathan Newsome arrived from Ball State; Ohio State. His most recent season came in 2015 with IND, capping a 2-season NFL career. He posted a 50.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 56th percentile among DEFs.

Size

6'3", 247#

College

Ball State; Ohio State

Draft

Rd 5, 166th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2015

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

71.6

91th percentile among DEFs

12 games

Splash plays×0.15+2.33

Pass rush×0.3+1.82

Ball skills×0.25-0.71

Run defense×0.2+0.69

Availability×0.1+0.42

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G	Pass yds	Pass TD	Rush yds	Rush TD	Rec	Rec yds	Rec TD
2015	IND	50	10
2014	IND	71.6	12

Career profile

Jonathan Newsome has appeared in 22 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with IND.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 71.6, in the 91st percentile among DEFs that year.

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Postseason	CIN	—	—
Postseason	DEN	—	—
Postseason	NE	—	—
Week 2	PHI	—	39.4
Week 3	JAX	—	40.3
Week 5	BAL	—	39.4
Week 6	HOU	—	69.1
Week 7	CIN	—	40.3
Week 8	PIT	—	41
Week 9	NYG	—	99
Week 11	NE	—	39.4
Week 13	WAS	—	93.1
Week 15	HOU	—	40.1
Week 16	DAL	—	39.5
Week 17	TEN	—	99

Jonathan Newsome — common questions

What position does Jonathan Newsome play?: Jonathan Newsome is listed as an OLB.
Which teams has Jonathan Newsome played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Newsome has played for IND (2014–2015).
Where did Jonathan Newsome go to college?: Jonathan Newsome played college football at Ball State; Ohio State.
When was Jonathan Newsome drafted?: Jonathan Newsome was selected in round 5, 166th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Newsome scored?: Jonathan Newsome has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jonathan Newsome's ScoutIndex Rating?: Jonathan Newsome rated 50.0 for 2015, the 56th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Andrew LuckQB · 2015
Matt HasselbeckQB · 2015
Frank GoreRB · 2015
T.Y. HiltonWR · 2015
Donte MoncriefWR · 2015
Andre JohnsonWR · 2015
Coby FleenerTE · 2015
Phillip DorsettWR · 2015

Drafted in round 5, 2014

Taylor HartDE · pick 141
Ryan GrantWR · pick 142
Kadeem EdwardsG · pick 143
Telvin SmithOLB · pick 144
David YankeyG · pick 145
Devin StreetWR · pick 146
Ricardo AllenFS · pick 147
Bene' BenwikereCB · pick 148