Purdue Boilermakers#29 · DB Dee Newsome
60 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Tuscumbia, AL
Dee Newsome is a DB (#29) for Purdue, from Tuscumbia, AL. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 7
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 7
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 4
Frame 9
Experience 13
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Dee Newsome career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PUR | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SAM | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | JXST | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
49
38
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Notre Dame | L 10-49 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Wake Forest | L 36-38 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPurdue DB: #29
- ClassJunior
- HometownTuscumbia, AL
Dee Newsome: Purdue DB profile and stats
Dee Newsome is a DB (#29) for Purdue, from Tuscumbia, AL. This profile tracks Dee Newsome's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Dee Newsome in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Dee Newsome play for?
Dee Newsome plays for Purdue, wearing #29 at DB.
What position does Dee Newsome play?
Dee Newsome is a DB for Purdue.
How tall is Dee Newsome?
Dee Newsome is 6-3 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Dee Newsome in?
Dee Newsome is listed as a junior on the Purdue roster.
Where is Dee Newsome from?
Dee Newsome is from Tuscumbia, AL.
How many tackles does Dee Newsome have?
Dee Newsome has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.