Terrence Newman Biography

Blazing speed & unparalleled athleticism has made Terrence Newman a superstar at every level of football!

Terrence Newman: High School Sports
Terrence Newman started humbly in the small town of Salina, Kansas. As perhaps the best pure athlete the town had ever seen, Terrence Newman became something of a high school legend. Attending Salina Central High School, Terrence Newman set many school records for the Mustangs. Lettering multiple times in football, baseball, track, and basketball, Terrence Newman proved himself as the perfect athlete. Many schools came calling, but Terrance Newman decided on the Kansas State Wildcats.

Terrence Newman: KSU Wildcats
Legendary Kansas State Wildcats coach Bill Snyder was excited to add Terrence Newman to his roster but gave him a redshirt his freshman year to let him develop. The bonus time used to learn the system really helped Terrence Newman blossom when he was ready to play. While Terrence Newman was learning the system in football, he was also busy burning up the track in Big 12 action. As an All-American in the 100-meter dash and the 60-meter dash, Terrence Newman showed the speed that would make him an NFL star.

Terrence Newman came on like a lion for the Kansas State Wildcats his junior season where he shut down half of the field as a corner. Terrence Newman also made an impact on special teams by blocking two kicks. Terrence Newman next logged one of the best college seasons for a cornerback ever in his senior year as he won the Jim Thorpe Award and was a finalist for the prestigious Bronco Nagurski Trophy. Able to perform on the track as well as on the field, Terrence Newman was guaranteed to be a top pick in the 2003 NFL Draft.

Terrence Newman: 2003 NFL Draft
New Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells was rebuilding the team after the disaster of Dave Campo. The 2003 NFL Draft class was one of the best in recent memory for their Dallas Cowboys. Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets were ecstatic to see the great Terrence Newman taken off the board with the fifth overall pick, but many did no pay attention to the relative unknowns taken later like TE Jason Witten, ILB Bradie James, and undrafted QB Tony Romo.

Terrence Newman: Dallas Cowboys
Under the leadership of Bill Parcells and with help from SS Roy Williams, Terrence Newman quickly became one of the elite players in the NFL. Terrence Newman did not make many rookie mistakes and was both a force against the pass and the run. Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets were amazed that the addition of Terrance Newman and the mind of Bill Parcells were so powerful that they could reverse the fortunes of America’s Team. The Dallas Cowboys had the No. 1 ranked defense in the NFL in the 2003-04 season and secured a wildcard spot.

The Dallas Cowboys made the transition to the Bill Parcells version of the 3-4 defense, and there were some growing pains. The Dallas Cowboys also lost their starting quarterback and the offense suffered. Terrence Newman continued to play lights-out, and there was plenty of talk among fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets about Terrence Newman developing into a shutdown corner. Bill Parcells even went out of his way to compliment Terrence Newman as an athlete, leader, and man.

Terrence Newman: D-Ware
The best friend of a cornerback is a good pass rusher, and Terrence Newman received the equivalent of his football soul mate in OLB DeMarcus Ware, who was a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. CB Anthony Henry also arrived via free agency and gave Terrence Newman a partner of great talent to watch the other half of the field. Terrance Newman officially became a shutdown corner as opposing QBs refused to throw to his side because they knew it was pointless. DeMarcus Ware was racking up sacks up front, and the pressure helped Terrence Newman.

The Dallas Cowboys offense gained a huge boost as WR Terrell Owens arrived and QB Tony Romo became the starter in 2006. DE/OLB Greg Ellis paired with DeMarcus Ware to give the Dallas Cowboys a devastating pass rush. America’s Team was back as Dallas Cowboys tickets and merchandise flew off the shelves. Terrance Newman only recorded one interception, but this was because opponents avoided No. 41 like the plague in the secondary. The Dallas Cowboys made it again to the playoffs, but a botched snap cost them against the Seattle Seahawks in the fading seconds.

Terrence Newman: Pro Bowl
Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets were shocked when legendary coach Bill Parcells retired. He was replaced by native Texan and 3-4 genius Wade Phillips. The Dallas Cowboys launched an aggressive blitzing campaign, but Terrence Newman proved to be great in the system. Turf toe was the only thing that could slow down Terrence Newman, and he fought a bad foot all season long. The Dallas Cowboys again made a playoff run but lost to the New York Giants. Terrence Newman did get his first-ever Pro Bowl bid and joined 12 other Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 Pro Bowl.

Terrence Newman: 2008 Cowboys
Much to the delight of fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets, Terrence Newman received a big contract extension in 2008. Terrence Newman also became a member of the most talented secondary in football with CBs Anthony Henry, Mike Jenkins, and Adam “Pacman” Jones alongside safeties Ken Hamlin and Roy Williams. The dominant secondary received a ton of losses as the season began, including a bad groin injury to Terrence Newman. Terrence Newman has missed significant time but appears to be healthy going into the second half of the season.

Terrence Newman: Personal Life
Terrence Newman has become one of the biggest NFL players involved in charities and he has become the classy face of the Dallas Cowboys. With a strong love for helping children, Terrence Newman has taken part in many charity organizations like the Salvation Army, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and several cancer societies. Fans with Dallas Cowboys tickets take pride in Terrence Newman being a pillar of the Dallas community.