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After the 2018 NFL Draft, Newsome became the next “diamond in the rough” that the Chargers un-earthed at the running back position, just a year after the team found Austin Ekeler out of Division II Western State. A year later, Ekeler is now the team’s back-up ball-carrier (not to mention one of their top offensive weapons, in general) and Newsome sits as the fourth-string tailback but could still easily step up in a pinch. Basic Info Height: 5-10 Weight: 210 College: Western Carolina Experience: 2 Years with team: 1 Contract Status “Detrez Newsome signed a 3 year, $1,710,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, including an average annual salary of $570,000. In 2019, Newsome will earn a base salary of $570,000, while carrying a cap hit of $570,000.” - Spotrac.com The Good In his lone preseason, Newsome took advantage of his increased reps while seventh-round pick Justin Jackson missed time with a lower-body injury. Newsome went on to lead the team in yards from scrimmage in the exhibition games, totaling
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