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Tier 1: The Masterpieces (Top 1–5)
vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL – W10, Nov 12, 2023) The Highlight: His defining career game. Down 31-24 in the 4th quarter, Newsome snagged a tipped Lamar Jackson pass and returned it 34 yards for a pick-six, sparking a massive comeback win.
vs. Ohio State (NCAA – Big Ten Championship, Dec 19, 2020) The Highlight: Held Justin Fields and OSU’s elite receivers in check, recording 3 passes defensed, an interception, and forcing a completion rate under 40% when targeted.
vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL – W14, Dec 10, 2023) The Highlight: Picked off Trevor Lawrence deep in Cleveland territory, added 2 pass breakups, and limited receivers to short gains during a crucial playoff-push victory.
vs. Houston Texans (NFL – W16, Dec 24, 2023) The Highlight: Got an interception in the end zone and allowed less than 20 passing yards in coverage during a dominant win.
at Wisconsin (NCAA – Nov 21, 2020) The Highlight: Played a key role in holding Wisconsin to 7 points, recording an interception and locking down the perimeter to vault Northwestern into the national top 10.
Tier 2: Very Memorable (Top 6–15)
vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL – W11, Nov 20, 2022) – Recorded his first career regular-season NFL interception off Josh Allen while limiting Stefon Diggs in tight coverage.
vs. Cincinnati Bengals (NFL – W1, Sept 10, 2023) – Rotated into the slot and held Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd to minimal output with 2 PBUs in a season-opening blowout.
at Minnesota Vikings (NFL – W4, Oct 3, 2021) – As a rookie, held Justin Jefferson to zero big plays when matched up 1-on-1, recording 3 solo tackles and a key third-down breakup.
vs. Auburn (NCAA – Citrus Bowl, Jan 1, 2021) – Wrapped up his college career shutting down Auburn's outside boundary receivers in a bowl game victory.
vs. Iowa (NCAA – Oct 31, 2020) – Logged 3 pass breakups while allowing 0 completed passes into his coverage area.
at Seattle Seahawks (NFL – W8, Oct 29, 2023) – Made a game-saving 40+ yard downfield pass deflection on Tyler Lockett in the 4th quarter.
vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL – W11, Nov 19, 2023) – Recorded a tackle for loss on a slot blitz and didn't allow a catch longer than 8 yards.
vs. Los Angeles Chargers (NFL – W5, Oct 9, 2022) – Came up with a goal-line breakup on 3rd & Goal against Mike Williams to force a Field Goal.
vs. Cincinnati Bengals (NFL – W14, Dec 11, 2022) – Allowed just 1 catch on 5 targets while playing both slot and outside corner.
vs. Maryland (NCAA – Oct 24, 2020) – Season-opener where he set the tone for his All-American 2020 campaign, allowing zero completions on 4 targets.
Tier 3: Great Games (Top 16–22)
at Baltimore Ravens (NFL – W12, Nov 28, 2021) – Held Mark Andrews and Baltimore’s receivers in check during a low-scoring defensive clash.
vs. San Francisco 49ers (NFL – W6, Oct 15, 2023) – Key part of the Browns secondary that held Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense to under 200 total yards.
at Purdue (NCAA – Nov 14, 2020) – Completely eliminated Purdue's quick-passing game with tight press-man coverage.
vs. Indianapolis Colts (NFL – W7, Oct 22, 2023) – Recorded 5 tackles and a pass deflection in a high-scoring thriller.
vs. Chicago Bears (NFL – W3, Sept 26, 2021) – Shut down Justin Fields’ passing attack, helping keep Chicago under 100 net passing yards in his third NFL start.
vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA – Nov 23, 2019) – Recorded a career-high 4 pass breakups as a sophomore.
vs. Houston Texans (NFL – Wild Card Playoff, Jan 13, 2024) – Made 5 tackles and prevented multiple deep completions, despite the team's playoff exit.
Tier 4: Solid Showcases (Top 23–30)
at Cincinnati Bengals (NFL – W9, Nov 7, 2021) – Did not allow a single completion of 15+ yards during his rookie divisional matchup.
vs. Michigan State (NCAA – Sept 21, 2019) – Showcased run-support willingness with 6 total tackles and 1 pass breakup.
vs. Arizona Cardinals (NFL – W6, Oct 17, 2021) – PFF’s highest-rated Browns defensive back for the week after allowing only 11 yards in coverage.
vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL – W14, Dec 7, 2025) – Logged 5 solo tackles and a key pass deflection while playing for Jacksonville.
vs. New York Jets (NFL – W15, Dec 14, 2025) – Sealed the perimeter in run support with 5 solo tackles.
vs. New England Patriots (NFL – W10, Nov 14, 2021) – Had 5 tackles and allowed zero yards after catch (YAC) on his targeted routes.
at Nebraska (NCAA – Oct 5, 2019) – Broke up 2 passes in a hard-fought Big Ten road battle.
vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL – W18, Jan 8, 2023) – Totaled 4 solo tackles and held Kenny Pickett to short completions when targeted in the slot.
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