Derek Newton #75 OT
Houston Texans | Official Team Site
Height: 6-6 Weight: 318 Age: 25
Born: 11/16/1987 Utica , MS
College: Arkansas State
Experience: 3rd season
High School: Hinds Co. Agricultural HS [Utica, MS]
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Draft 2011
Pick No.214
Selected By: Houston Texans
Round: 7
Pick (Overall): 11 (214)
Pick Analysis:
Newton has enough strength, size potential and toughness to potentially find a home as a backup right tackle or guard at the next level. However, he does have the feet or athleticism to become a starter or remain at left tackle. Already shows good leg drive and some natural power in the running game and could become even more productive if he can play lower and put on some more weight. While he has good straight-lined speed, does not possess the lateral agility or body control to hold up on the edge in pass protection. Newton is a potential Day 3 selection.
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