He slept in his uniform as a kid. Now, Dazz Newsome awaits his NFL dream.

Posted Apr 30, 2021
Already clad in his jersey, football pants, and high socks he put on before he went to sleep, Dazz Newsome awoke in Hampton on the mornings of youth football games prepared to take the field. It was a scene his dad saw over and over starting when Newsome was about 6 years old. There was never any doubt about the young man’s passion. (Virginian-Pilot)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Barth Brothers Hosting Free Kicking Camp July 16 In Wilmington
Brothers Casey Barth and Connor Barth, two of the greatest placekickers ever produced by the state of North Carolina, will host their annual, all-ages kicking...
Tue Jul 7, 2026

2026 ACC college football preview, predictions, top transfers and more
Bill Belichick bears the burden of proof, but it's not hard to see potential if UNC's defense is a top-40 unit and Bobby Petrino engineers...
Tue Jul 7, 2026

Back with the Washington Commanders, Dyami Brown vows it’s a 'new me'
Former North Carolina receiver Dyami Brown, after a season in Jacksonville, has returned to Washington for a second stint. Brown is projected to be a...
Tue Jul 7, 2026

Jordan Shipp Is WR1, but 2026 UNC Pass-Catchers Could Surprise
The Tar Heels have a fun group wide receivers on their hands this season. We all know about standout Jordan Shipp, who will almost certainly...
Mon Jul 6, 2026