Undrafted free agent cornerback Quinton Newsome is set to join the Denver Broncos after a successful college career at the University of Nebraska. Standing at 6-2 and weighing 185 pounds, Newsome played in 53 games and started 35 of them from 2019 to 2023. During his time with the Cornhuskers, he accumulated 148 tackles, including 94 solo tackles and 55 assisted tackles. He also recorded seven tackles for loss, three sacks, 18 passes defensed, and one interception.
Newsome’s most productive season was in 2022 when he achieved career-highs in multiple categories, including tackles for loss, sacks, passes defensed, and forced fumbles. Despite not being drafted, there is a history of undrafted free agents making an impact at cornerback for the Broncos. One such example is starting nickel cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian who caught the attention of Denver’s coaching staff despite only starting one game in 2022.
Newsome will face an uphill battle to secure a spot on the active roster but has the opportunity to showcase his skills during the summer. If he doesn’t make it onto the active roster, he could potentially land a spot on the practice squad mirroring McMillian’s path to success in the NFL. It will be exciting to see how Newsome’s journey with the Broncos unfolds as he looks to make his mark in the league.
