Interior lineman with proven SEC-ready pass protection upside
Rodney Newsom Jr. is a seasoned interior offensive lineman whose best selling point is his pass protection: at Western Kentucky in 2024, he started the final 11 games and ranked among Conference USA’s better guards by PFF, with strong pass-blocking efficiency and versatility at guard and center. South Carolina brought him in to compete for an interior role, and his 2025 season showed he could hold up as a multi-position depth piece, though his overall PFF grade was modest. He fits best as a sturdy, experienced fit for teams needing maturity, toughness, and lineup flexibility.
