Temple University Athletics
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SIGN FORMER OWL RUSSELL NEWMAN
8.6.02 | Football
Newman becomes the third former Owl to have played under Bobby Wallace to sign with the Eagles this summer, joining FB Jason McKie (1998-01) and WR Carlos Johnson (1998-99). DE Raheem Brock (1998-01), who was drafted by the Eagles in April, is currently a member of the Indianapolis Colts.
In total, five members of Temple's 2001 football team are in NFL camps. DB Chonn Lacey (1998-01) is with the Baltimore Ravens and FB Harold Jackson (2000-01) is with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Newman (6-2, 280) originally walked onto the Temple football team in 1998 and went on to earn second team All-Big East honors as a junior. His 15 tackles for a loss that year tied for 9th all-time in the Big East record books. Last season, as a senior, registered 40 tackles (19 solo) and 10 hurries. His nine tackles for a loss included 2.5 sacks.
A four-year letterwinner, Newman appeared in 36 games (17 starts) and posted 106 tackles, including 28 tackles for a loss and 8 sacks. He also registered 25 hurries and four forced fumbles at Temple.
FORMER OWLS IN THE NFL (As of August 6, 2002):
DE Raheem Brock (1998-01), Indianapolis Colts
QB Henry Burris (1993-96), Chicago Bears
OT Roger Chanoine (1994-97), Cleveland Browns
DT Larry Chester (1996-97), Miami Dolphins
FB Harold Jackson (2000-01), Cincinnati Bengals
WR Carlos Johnson (1998-99), Philadelphia Eagles
OG Tré Johnson (1990-93), Cleveland Browns
DE Lance Johnstone (1992, 94-95), Minnesota Vikings
DB Chonn Lacey (1998-01), Baltimore Ravens
RB Stacey Mack (1997-98), Jacksonville Jaguars
FB Jason McKie (1998-01), Philadelphia Eagles
DT Russell Newman (1998-01), Philadelphia Eagles
OL Mathias Nkwenti (1997-00), Pittsburgh Steelers
LB Alshermond Singleton (1993-96), Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LB Tim Terry (1993-96), Seattle Seahawks
