Kendall Newson

Kendall Montrae Newson (born March 5, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Newson was also a member of the Tennessee Titans, Rhein Fire, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He later became a professional bass fisherman.

Early life Newson attended Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia. He recorded 69 receptions for 918 yards and five touchdowns in 1999, 74 receptions for 945 yards and five touchdowns in 2000, and 65 receptions for 796 yards and seven touchdowns in 2001. Newson earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors in 2001.

He set school career records for receptions with 238 and receiving yards with 3,074. Newson played in the 2002 Hula Bowl after his senior season. He officially signed with the team on June 12, 2002. He was waived by the Jaguars on August 26, 2002.

Tennessee Titans Newson was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans on September 3, 2002. He was released on September 10, 2002. He was released on June 3, 2007.

Fishing career Newson was a professional bass fisherman from 2013 to 2019.