Rice Owls' Agile DB from Humble Houston Roots
Dasharm Newsome, a 5-10, 175-pound safety for the Rice Owls, brings explosive athleticism with a high school 40-yard dash time of 4.92, making him a quick-twitch playmaker ideal for slot coverage and special teams. Signed out of Houston's Cypress Ridge High School in the class of 2016, his compact frame and DB versatility shine in pass defense, though limited public college stats highlight his developmental upside. Coaches praise his intensity and football IQ—perfect fit for teams needing gritty, undersized speed in the secondary without injury red flags.
