FOOTBALL: Ball State's Jonathan Newsome records strong numbers at NFL Combine

Senior defensive end Jonathan Newsome attempts to sack Miami's Austin Gearing on Nov. 29. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
Senior defensive end Jonathan Newsome attempts to sack Miami's Austin Gearing on Nov. 29. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK

Jonathan Newsome

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 247 pounds

Arm length: 33 and 1/4 inches

Hand size: 9 and 5/8 inches

Official 40-yard dash time: 4.73 seconds

Ranked 9th among 42 defensive linemen who performed

Bench press reps: 21

Tied for 13th among 50 defensive linemen who performed

Vertical jump height: 34 inches

Ranked 9th among 43 defensive linemen who performed

Broad jump: 117 inches

Ranked 6th among 43 defensive linemen who performed

Three-cone drill: 7.31 seconds

Ranked 13th among 36 defensive linemen who performed

Analysis: Newsome helped himself tremendously Monday, posting above-average workout marks and showing range and agility in the on-field drills. He looks to be a 3-4 outside linebacker or a pass-rushing specialist at the next level.

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