Vincent Newsome

Vincent Newsome, in his 5th year as the Ravens’ assistant director of pro personnel, works closely with George Kokinis in evaluating NFL free agent talent. Played safety for 10 years in the NFL with St. Louis and Cleveland, earning All-Pro honors in 1985.

1996-2007: (with Baltimore) 2003-07: Has been the team’s assistant director of pro personnel for the last 5 years...Assists Kokinis with advance scouting of upcoming Ravens opponents, as well as evaluating talent in NFL Europa and the CFL...Newsome conducts free agent workouts during the regular season and assists director of college scouting Eric DeCosta by evaluating college talent leading up to NFL Draft weekend. 2000-02: Was the Ravens’ western college supervisor, covering players from California to Wisconsin. 1996-99: Became the Ravens’ West area scout upon the team’s move to Baltimore...Over the years, key acquisitions from Newsome’s area have had success and are recognized league-wide...They include Pro Bowlers T Jonathan Ogden, CB Chris McAlister, TE Todd Heap and 2003 Defensive Rookie of the Year LB Terrell Suggs, along with former Ravens RB Priest Holmes.

1993-95: (with Cleveland) Spent 3 years as a special assignment scout evaluating skill positions nationally...Joined the Cleveland Browns’ personnel department after retiring from the NFL as a player in the spring of ’93.

NFL PLAYER: Was a standout safety for the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns in his 10-year NFL career...His career totals include 763 tackles (526 solo), 4 sacks and 62 PD...Grabbed 17 INTs in his career and had 7 FFs and 9 FRs.

1991-92: (with Cleveland) Played with Cleveland for 2 years prior to his retirement...Totaled 233 tackles for the Browns, leading the defense in ’91 with 127 stops.

1983-90: (with St. Louis) Led the team in tackles each of his last 2 seasons and 3 times in his last 5 years. 1989: Was honored by his teammates with the Ed Block Courage Award. 1986: Was a Pro Bowl alternate behind Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott. 1985: Named both the Rams’ Special Teams Player of the Year and a Sports Illustrated All-Pro as a safety. 1983: Was originally a 4th-round selection by the Rams.

COLLEGE: Earned honorable mention All-America honors as a DB his senior year for the Washington Huskies...Led the secondary with 69 tackles and recorded 4 INTs...Was president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Washington and majored in psychology.

PERSONAL: Born in Braintree, England, Vincent attended Vacaville (CA) HS, where he was a 3-sport athlete (football, basketball and track)...Vincent and his wife, Tasha, have 3 daughters, Candace, Emerald and Victoria.

NFL/PRO PLAYER EXPERIENCE: 1983-1990 (Los Angeles Rams); 1991-1992 (Cleveland Browns)

PERSONNEL BACKGROUND: 1993-95 (Cleveland Browns); 1996-2007 (Baltimore Ravens)