Jared Newberry (born April 11, 1981) is a former American football linebacker. He was also a member of the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford University and was drafted in the 2005 NFL draft.[1]

Jared Newberry
Born: (1981-04-11) April 11, 1981 (age 43)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
CollegeStanford
NFL draft2005, round: 6, pick: 183
Career history
As player
2005Washington Redskins
2006San Francisco 49ers
2006New York Jets
2008Team Alabama (AAFL)
Career stats

Early life

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While attending DeLaSalle High School (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Newberry starred in football, track and basketball. In football, he was a three-time All-Conference selection and as a senior, was also a team captain. In basketball, he led his team to a state championship as a junior. In track, he excelled in shot put and discus.

Professional career

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Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 2005 draft,[2] Jared would go on to play both in the NFL and in NFL Europe.

Professionally

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Once he retired, Newberry would enroll at Howard University in the business school (2011–2012)[3] and graduate into a position in investment banking with Wells Fargo.

References

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  1. ^ 2005 NFL Record & Fact Book. Time Home Entertainment, Incorporated. 2005. pp. 34, 229. ISBN 9781932994360. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  3. ^ http://www.bschool.howard.edu/go/inside/assets/bottomline/pub2012.pdf [dead link]