The Browns announced that they signed first-round CB Greg Newsome and third-round WR Anthony Schwartz to four-year rookie contracts.
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The Browns have now officially signed their entire 2021 draft class.
Newsome, 20, was a three-year starter at Northwestern and a first-team All-Big Ten selection as a junior. He missed three games due to injury last year.
Newsome is projected to sign a four-year, $12,748,736 with the Browns that includes a $6,631,808 signing bonus. The Browns will have a fifth-year option to pick up on him in 2024.
Lance Zierlein compares Newsome to Eagles CB Darius Slay.
During his college career at Northwestern, Newsome recorded 71 tackles, one interception, a fumble recovery and 20 pass deflections over the course of three seasons and 17 games.
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