The United States Football League 2.0 is kicking off with the USFL Draft tonight and although the draft is painful to watch due to the rounds being broken down by position, it has still been enjoyable watching some recognizable names get another professional opportunity.
I for one was expecting Cardale Jones to make a surprise appearance during the first round which featured quarterbacks, but unfortunately, I was met with disappointment. Fear not though as a former Buckeye did make an appearance in the fourth round as Jonathan Newsome was selected with the tenth pick in the round.
Few fans may remember Newsome, but he was a Big 33 All-Star recruit out of Glenville High School in Cleveland and played sparingly in two seasons, but did earn one start before transferring to Ball State and absolutely dominating the MAC.
Newsome was actually drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts and was solid before moving onto the CFL and finding stardom with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Ottawa Redblacks, and BC Lions.
Compensatory Pick: Welcome to Birmingham, Jonathan Newsome!
We have added another DE/Edge selection and will pass on a pick in a future round, as a result. pic.twitter.com/bF4kRr7EbN
— Birmingham Stallions (@USFLStallions) February 23, 2022