Browns Greg Newsome II Listed as one of NFL’s 2022 Breakout Players

Cleveland Browns defense could be just that much better if their second year corner takes another step forward.

Brandon Little | Sep 1, 2022

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The Cleveland Browns have a potential breakout player on their roster in 2022. Second-year cornerback Greg Newsome II was noted as a potential breakout player by Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager.

Greg Newsome II (@gnewsii) is only 22 years old, but @PSchrags expects him to step up as a leader for the @Browns this season. pic.twitter.com/Cnac2q0WZo
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) September 1, 2022

Newsome landed at No. 6 on the list of 10 players who will breakout this season. As a rookie, Newsome played the opposite of Denzel Ward and had himself a nice season. The interceptions were not there, but Newsome was very good in coverage for Cleveland.

In 2021, the rookie started 11 games and had nine pass deflections, to go along with 37 tackles. Being on the field more will carry Newsome a step forward. In his second year, the Northwestern product is expected to play in the slot as well. A growing important part of a defense in the NFL.

The Browns have high expectations in 2022 for their defense. Newsome will be an important piece of those expectations.

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