Northwestern’s standout cornerback, Greg Newsome II, said he will declare for the NFL Draft. The news was first reported by Yahoo Sports’ Pete Thamel.
News: Northwestern CB Greg Newsome II tells u2066@YahooSportsu2069 he’s declaring for the NFL Draft. The All-Big Ten corner projects as a Top 100 prospect. https://t.co/5NOp2dpnM0
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 21, 2020
The junior, who enrolled early and is an academic senior, alongside breakout redshirt freshman safety Brandon Joseph, anchored a Northwestern secondary that ranks first in the nation in team pass efficiency defense.